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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.59, 1,355.85 and 562.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.59, 1,355.85 and 562.92 is: 776.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.59 : 1,355.85 = 562.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.59/1,355.85 = 562.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.59x = 1,355.85 × 562.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.59x = 763,235.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,235.08/982.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.76

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