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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.08, 1,355.34 and 562.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.08, 1,355.34 and 562.44 is: 776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.08 : 1,355.34 = 562.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.08/1,355.34 = 562.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.08x = 1,355.34 × 562.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.08x = 762,297.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,297.43/982.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.21

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