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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.73, 1,356.14 and 584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.73, 1,356.14 and 584.33 is: 806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.73 : 1,356.14 = 584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.73/1,356.14 = 584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.73x = 1,356.14 × 584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.73x = 792,433.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,433.29/982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.36

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