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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982, 1,355.07 and 562.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982, 1,355.07 and 562.29 is: 775.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982 : 1,355.07 = 562.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982/1,355.07 = 562.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982x = 1,355.07 × 562.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982x = 761,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,942.31/982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.91

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