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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.70, 1,359.18 and 690.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.70, 1,359.18 and 690.04 is: 952.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.70 : 1,359.18 = 690.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.70/1,359.18 = 690.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.70x = 1,359.18 × 690.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.70x = 937,888.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,888.57/984.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.46

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