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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.18, 1,354.95 and 627.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.18, 1,354.95 and 627.93 is: 866.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.18 : 1,354.95 = 627.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.18/1,354.95 = 627.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.18x = 1,354.95 × 627.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.18x = 850,813.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,813.75/982.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.25

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