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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.50, 1,355.67 and 721.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.50, 1,355.67 and 721.14 is: 995.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.50 : 1,355.67 = 721.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.50/1,355.67 = 721.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.50x = 1,355.67 × 721.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.50x = 977,627.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,627.86/982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 995.04

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