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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.87, 1,358.67 and 653.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.87, 1,358.67 and 653.52 is: 901.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.87 : 1,358.67 = 653.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.87/1,358.67 = 653.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.87x = 1,358.67 × 653.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.87x = 887,917.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,917.92/984.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.56

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