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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.13, 1,355.94 and 633.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.13, 1,355.94 and 633.42 is: 874.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.13 : 1,355.94 = 633.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.13/1,355.94 = 633.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.13x = 1,355.94 × 633.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.13x = 858,879.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,879.51/982.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.51

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