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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.60, 1,358.22 and 837.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.60, 1,358.22 and 837.24 is: 1,154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.60 : 1,358.22 = 837.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.60/1,358.22 = 837.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.60x = 1,358.22 × 837.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.60x = 1,137,156.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,156.11/984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.94

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