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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.65, 1,356.54 and 669.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.65, 1,356.54 and 669.57 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.65 : 1,356.54 = 669.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.65/1,356.54 = 669.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.65x = 1,356.54 × 669.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.65x = 908,298.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,298.49/982.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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