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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982, 1,355.76 and 633.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982, 1,355.76 and 633.30 is: 874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982 : 1,355.76 = 633.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982/1,355.76 = 633.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982x = 1,355.76 × 633.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982x = 858,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,602.81/982
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.34

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