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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.94, 1,358.50 and 653.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.94, 1,358.50 and 653.20 is: 900.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.94 : 1,358.50 = 653.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.94/1,358.50 = 653.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.94x = 1,358.50 × 653.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.94x = 887,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 887,372.20/984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.94

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