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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,354.98 and 807.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,354.98 and 807.09 is: 1,110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,354.98 = 807.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,354.98 = 807.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,354.98 × 807.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 1,093,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,590.81/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,110.49

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