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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.06, 1,355.85 and 746.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.06, 1,355.85 and 746.02 is: 1,029.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.06 : 1,355.85 = 746.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.06/1,355.85 = 746.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.06x = 1,355.85 × 746.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.06x = 1,011,491.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,491.22/982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,029.97

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