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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,358 and 719.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,358 and 719.02 is: 991.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,358 = 719.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,358 = 719.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,358 × 719.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 976,429.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,429.16/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.68

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