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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,354.37 and 746.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,354.37 and 746.30 is: 1,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,354.37 = 746.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,354.37 = 746.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,354.37 × 746.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 1,010,755.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,755.83/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.63

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