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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.35, 1,355.34 and 633.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.35, 1,355.34 and 633.24 is: 873.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.35 : 1,355.34 = 633.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.35/1,355.34 = 633.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.35x = 1,355.34 × 633.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.35x = 858,255.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,255.50/982.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.68

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