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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.10, 1,354.80 and 716.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.10, 1,354.80 and 716.12 is: 987.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.10 : 1,354.80 = 716.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.10/1,354.80 = 716.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.10x = 1,354.80 × 716.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.10x = 970,199.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,199.38/982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.88

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