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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,354.68 and 651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,354.68 and 651.15 is: 898.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,354.68 = 651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,354.68 = 651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,354.68 × 651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 882,099.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,099.88/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.03

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