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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 984.99, 1,359.75 and 612.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 984.99, 1,359.75 and 612.23 is: 845.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    984.99 : 1,359.75 = 612.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    984.99/1,359.75 = 612.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    984.99x = 1,359.75 × 612.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    984.99x = 832,475.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,475.24/984.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.16

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