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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.38, 1,355.66 and 534.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.38, 1,355.66 and 534.23 is: 737.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.38 : 1,355.66 = 534.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.38/1,355.66 = 534.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.38x = 1,355.66 × 534.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.38x = 724,224.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,224.79/982.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.21

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