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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.63, 1,357.53 and 806.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.63, 1,357.53 and 806.94 is: 1,112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.63 : 1,357.53 = 806.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.63/1,357.53 = 806.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.63x = 1,357.53 × 806.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.63x = 1,095,445.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,445.26/984.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.55

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