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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,358.53 and 625.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,358.53 and 625.58 is: 863.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,358.53 = 625.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,358.53 = 625.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,358.53 × 625.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 849,869.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,869.20/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.14

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