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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.93, 1,358.17 and 735.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.93, 1,358.17 and 735.86 is: 1,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.93 : 1,358.17 = 735.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.93/1,358.17 = 735.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.93x = 1,358.17 × 735.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.93x = 999,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,422.98/984.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.71

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