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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.26, 1,356.32 and 633.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.26, 1,356.32 and 633.54 is: 874.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.26 : 1,356.32 = 633.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.26/1,356.32 = 633.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.26x = 1,356.32 × 633.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.26x = 859,282.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,282.97/982.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.80

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