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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.64, 1,474.64 and 635.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.64, 1,474.64 and 635.83 is: 954.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.64 : 1,474.64 = 635.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.64/1,474.64 = 635.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.64x = 1,474.64 × 635.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.64x = 937,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,609.80/982.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 954.17

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