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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.62, 1,356.05 and 651.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.62, 1,356.05 and 651.15 is: 898.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.62 : 1,356.05 = 651.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.62/1,356.05 = 651.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.62x = 1,356.05 × 651.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.62x = 882,993.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,993.59/982.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.61

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