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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.94, 1,359.92 and 654.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.94, 1,359.92 and 654.06 is: 903.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.94 : 1,359.92 = 654.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.94/1,359.92 = 654.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.94x = 1,359.92 × 654.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.94x = 889,469.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889,469.28/984.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.07

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