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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.88, 1,357.70 and 689.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.88, 1,357.70 and 689.22 is: 950.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.88 : 1,357.70 = 689.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.88/1,357.70 = 689.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.88x = 1,357.70 × 689.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.88x = 935,753.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,753.99/984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.12

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