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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.37, 1,356.23 and 651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.37, 1,356.23 and 651.25 is: 899.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.37 : 1,356.23 = 651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.37/1,356.23 = 651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.37x = 1,356.23 × 651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.37x = 883,239.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,239.63/982.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 899.09

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