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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982, 1,355.35 and 583.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982, 1,355.35 and 583.74 is: 805.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982 : 1,355.35 = 583.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982/1,355.35 = 583.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982x = 1,355.35 × 583.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982x = 791,172.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,172.01/982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.67

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