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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.07, 1,355.25 and 568.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.07, 1,355.25 and 568.07 is: 783.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.07 : 1,355.25 = 568.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.07/1,355.25 = 568.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.07x = 1,355.25 × 568.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.07x = 769,867.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,867.25/982.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.93

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