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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.43, 1,355.74 and 562.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.43, 1,355.74 and 562.85 is: 776.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.43 : 1,355.74 = 562.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.43/1,355.74 = 562.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.43x = 1,355.74 × 562.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.43x = 763,075.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,075.16/982.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.72

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