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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.84, 1,360.24 and 652.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.84, 1,360.24 and 652.69 is: 901.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.84 : 1,360.24 = 652.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.84/1,360.24 = 652.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.84x = 1,360.24 × 652.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.84x = 887,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,818.79/984.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.48

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