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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.06, 1,354.96 and 583.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.06, 1,354.96 and 583.55 is: 805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.06 : 1,354.96 = 583.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.06/1,354.96 = 583.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.06x = 1,354.96 × 583.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.06x = 790,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,685.94/982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.13

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