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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.46, 1,355.56 and 584.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.46, 1,355.56 and 584.24 is: 806.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.46 : 1,355.56 = 584.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.46/1,355.56 = 584.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.46x = 1,355.56 × 584.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.46x = 791,964.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,964.14/982.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.10

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