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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.47, 1,356 and 650.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.47, 1,356 and 650.91 is: 898.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.47 : 1,356 = 650.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.47/1,356 = 650.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.47x = 1,356 × 650.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.47x = 882,633.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,633.96/982.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.38

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