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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.30, 1,354.99 and 628.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.30, 1,354.99 and 628.30 is: 866.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.30 : 1,354.99 = 628.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.30/1,354.99 = 628.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.30x = 1,354.99 × 628.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.30x = 851,340.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,340.22/982.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.68

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