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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.88, 1,359.96 and 675.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.88, 1,359.96 and 675.28 is: 932.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.88 : 1,359.96 = 675.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.88/1,359.96 = 675.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.88x = 1,359.96 × 675.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.88x = 918,353.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918,353.79/984.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.45

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