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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.06, 1,473.76 and 635.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.06, 1,473.76 and 635.56 is: 953.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.06 : 1,473.76 = 635.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.06/1,473.76 = 635.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.06x = 1,473.76 × 635.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.06x = 936,662.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,662.91/982.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 953.77

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