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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.02, 1,354.92 and 632.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.02, 1,354.92 and 632.91 is: 873.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.02 : 1,354.92 = 632.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.02/1,354.92 = 632.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.02x = 1,354.92 × 632.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.02x = 857,542.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,542.42/982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.24

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