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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.22, 1,355.45 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.22, 1,355.45 and 562.56 is: 776.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.22 : 1,355.45 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.22/1,355.45 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.22x = 1,355.45 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.22x = 762,514.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,514.06/982.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.32

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