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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.96, 1,358.82 and 764.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.96, 1,358.82 and 764.91 is: 1,055.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.96 : 1,358.82 = 764.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.96/1,358.82 = 764.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.96x = 1,358.82 × 764.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.96x = 1,039,375.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,039,375.01/984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.25

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