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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,358.67 and 635.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,358.67 and 635.65 is: 876.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,358.67 = 635.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,358.67 = 635.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,358.67 × 635.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 863,637.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,637.57/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 876.83

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