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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.32, 1,356.12 and 668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.32, 1,356.12 and 668.04 is: 922.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.32 : 1,356.12 = 668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.32/1,356.12 = 668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.32x = 1,356.12 × 668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.32x = 905,942.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,942.40/982.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.25

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