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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.66, 1,356 and 584.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.66, 1,356 and 584.32 is: 806.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.66 : 1,356 = 584.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.66/1,356 = 584.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.66x = 1,356 × 584.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.66x = 792,337.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,337.92/982.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.32

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