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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,355.40 and 687.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,355.40 and 687.78 is: 948.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,355.40 = 687.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,355.40 = 687.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,355.40 × 687.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 932,217.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,217.01/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 948.71

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