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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.83, 1,359.41 and 653.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.83, 1,359.41 and 653.35 is: 901.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.83 : 1,359.41 = 653.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.83/1,359.41 = 653.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.83x = 1,359.41 × 653.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.83x = 888,168.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888,168.76/984.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.85

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