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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.12, 1,355.22 and 568.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.12, 1,355.22 and 568.12 is: 783.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.12 : 1,355.22 = 568.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.12/1,355.22 = 568.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.12x = 1,355.22 × 568.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.12x = 769,927.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,927.59/982.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.94

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