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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,354.11 and 745.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,354.11 and 745.56 is: 1,027.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,354.11 = 745.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,354.11 = 745.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,354.11 × 745.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 1,009,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,570.25/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.68

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