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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.78, 1,359.03 and 611.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.78, 1,359.03 and 611.79 is: 844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.78 : 1,359.03 = 611.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.78/1,359.03 = 611.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.78x = 1,359.03 × 611.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.78x = 831,440.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,440.96/984.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.29

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