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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.49, 1,355.90 and 650.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.49, 1,355.90 and 650.34 is: 897.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.49 : 1,355.90 = 650.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.49/1,355.90 = 650.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.49x = 1,355.90 × 650.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.49x = 881,792.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,792.75/982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.51

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