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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.50, 1,355.85 and 721.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.50, 1,355.85 and 721.01 is: 994.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.50 : 1,355.85 = 721.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.50/1,355.85 = 721.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.50x = 1,355.85 × 721.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.50x = 977,581.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,581.41/982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 994.99

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