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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,355.88 and 651.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,355.88 and 651.51 is: 898.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,355.88 = 651.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,355.88 = 651.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,355.88 × 651.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 883,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,369.38/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.98

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