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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.47, 1,352.66 and 796.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.47, 1,352.66 and 796.58 is: 1,096.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.47 : 1,352.66 = 796.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.47/1,352.66 = 796.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.47x = 1,352.66 × 796.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.47x = 1,077,491.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,491.16/982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,096.72

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