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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.58, 1,356.09 and 563.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.58, 1,356.09 and 563.00 is: 777.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.58 : 1,356.09 = 563.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.58/1,356.09 = 563.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.58x = 1,356.09 × 563.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.58x = 763,482.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,482.06/982.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.02

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