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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.56, 1,354.64 and 807.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.56, 1,354.64 and 807.84 is: 1,113.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.56 : 1,354.64 = 807.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.56/1,354.64 = 807.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.56x = 1,354.64 × 807.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.56x = 1,094,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,332.38/982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.76

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