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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,353.86 and 632.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,353.86 and 632.34 is: 871.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,353.86 = 632.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,353.86 = 632.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,353.86 × 632.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 856,099.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,099.83/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.56

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