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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.56, 1,354.42 and 733.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.56, 1,354.42 and 733.50 is: 1,011.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.56 : 1,354.42 = 733.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.56/1,354.42 = 733.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.56x = 1,354.42 × 733.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.56x = 993,467.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,467.07/982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.10

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