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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.53, 1,354.84 and 702.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.53, 1,354.84 and 702.66 is: 968.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.53 : 1,354.84 = 702.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.53/1,354.84 = 702.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.53x = 1,354.84 × 702.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.53x = 951,991.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,991.87/982.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 968.92

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