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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.40, 1,355.01 and 632.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.40, 1,355.01 and 632.75 is: 872.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.40 : 1,355.01 = 632.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.40/1,355.01 = 632.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.40x = 1,355.01 × 632.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.40x = 857,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,382.58/982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.74

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