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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.60, 1,358.04 and 625.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.60, 1,358.04 and 625.59 is: 862.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.60 : 1,358.04 = 625.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.60/1,358.04 = 625.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.60x = 1,358.04 × 625.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.60x = 849,576.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,576.24/984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.86

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