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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.49, 1,354.43 and 702.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.49, 1,354.43 and 702.62 is: 968.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.49 : 1,354.43 = 702.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.49/1,354.43 = 702.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.49x = 1,354.43 × 702.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.49x = 951,649.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,649.61/982.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.61

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