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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.89, 1,358.64 and 653.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.89, 1,358.64 and 653.33 is: 901.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.89 : 1,358.64 = 653.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.89/1,358.64 = 653.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.89x = 1,358.64 × 653.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.89x = 887,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,643.67/984.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.26

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