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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.74, 1,359.45 and 653.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.74, 1,359.45 and 653.94 is: 902.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.74 : 1,359.45 = 653.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.74/1,359.45 = 653.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.74x = 1,359.45 × 653.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.74x = 888,998.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,998.73/984.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.78

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