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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.28, 1,354.09 and 628.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.28, 1,354.09 and 628.16 is: 865.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.28 : 1,354.09 = 628.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.28/1,354.09 = 628.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.28x = 1,354.09 × 628.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.28x = 850,578.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,578.40/982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.93

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