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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.45, 1,355.79 and 534.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.45, 1,355.79 and 534.32 is: 737.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.45 : 1,355.79 = 534.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.45/1,355.79 = 534.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.45x = 1,355.79 × 534.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.45x = 724,425.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,425.71/982.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.37

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