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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.75, 1,356.50 and 633.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.75, 1,356.50 and 633.44 is: 874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.75 : 1,356.50 = 633.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.75/1,356.50 = 633.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.75x = 1,356.50 × 633.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.75x = 859,257.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,257.97/982.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.34

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