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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.02, 1,355.76 and 760.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.02, 1,355.76 and 760.56 is: 1,050.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.02 : 1,355.76 = 760.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.02/1,355.76 = 760.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.02x = 1,355.76 × 760.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.02x = 1,031,136.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,136.83/982.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,050.02

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