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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,355.04 and 683.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,355.04 and 683.13 is: 942.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,355.04 = 683.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,355.04 = 683.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,355.04 × 683.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 925,668.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,668.48/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 942.27

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