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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,355.58 and 651.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,355.58 and 651.30 is: 898.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,355.58 = 651.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,355.58 = 651.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,355.58 × 651.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 882,889.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,889.25/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.83

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