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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.65, 1,355.64 and 584.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.65, 1,355.64 and 584.27 is: 806.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.65 : 1,355.64 = 584.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.65/1,355.64 = 584.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.65x = 1,355.64 × 584.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.65x = 792,053.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,053.00/982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.04

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