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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.67, 1,356.96 and 718.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.67, 1,356.96 and 718.61 is: 992.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.67 : 1,356.96 = 718.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.67/1,356.96 = 718.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.67x = 1,356.96 × 718.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.67x = 975,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,125.03/982.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.32

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