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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.19, 1,355.55 and 562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.19, 1,355.55 and 562.67 is: 776.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.19 : 1,355.55 = 562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.19/1,355.55 = 562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.19x = 1,355.55 × 562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.19x = 762,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,727.32/982.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.56

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