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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.72, 1,358.46 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.72, 1,358.46 and 635.52 is: 876.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.72 : 1,358.46 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.72/1,358.46 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.72x = 1,358.46 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.72x = 863,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,328.50/984.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.72

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