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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.51, 1,355.46 and 720.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.51, 1,355.46 and 720.07 is: 993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.51 : 1,355.46 = 720.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.51/1,355.46 = 720.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.51x = 1,355.46 × 720.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.51x = 976,026.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,026.08/982.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.40

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