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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.92, 1,358.66 and 635

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.92, 1,358.66 and 635 is: 875.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.92 : 1,358.66 = 635 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.92/1,358.66 = 635/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.92x = 1,358.66 × 635
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.92x = 862,745.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,745.93/984.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 875.96

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