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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.84, 1,359.44 and 635.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.84, 1,359.44 and 635.52 is: 877.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.84 : 1,359.44 = 635.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.84/1,359.44 = 635.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.84x = 1,359.44 × 635.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.84x = 863,951.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,951.31/984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.25

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