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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.50, 1,356.15 and 633.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.50, 1,356.15 and 633.19 is: 873.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.50 : 1,356.15 = 633.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.50/1,356.15 = 633.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.50x = 1,356.15 × 633.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.50x = 858,699.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,699.60/982.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.99

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