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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.20, 1,355.12 and 632.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.20, 1,355.12 and 632.96 is: 873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.20 : 1,355.12 = 632.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.20/1,355.12 = 632.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.20x = 1,355.12 × 632.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.20x = 857,736.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,736.76/982.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.28

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