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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.62, 1,358.48 and 763.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.62, 1,358.48 and 763.20 is: 1,052.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.62 : 1,358.48 = 763.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.62/1,358.48 = 763.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.62x = 1,358.48 × 763.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.62x = 1,036,793.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,793.84/984.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.99

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