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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.36, 1,475.82 and 636.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.36, 1,475.82 and 636.39 is: 956.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.36 : 1,475.82 = 636.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.36/1,475.82 = 636.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.36x = 1,475.82 × 636.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.36x = 939,197.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,197.09/982.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 956.06

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