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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.87, 1,358.66 and 630.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.87, 1,358.66 and 630.62 is: 869.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.87 : 1,358.66 = 630.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.87/1,358.66 = 630.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.87x = 1,358.66 × 630.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.87x = 856,794.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,794.32/984.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.96

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