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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.76, 1,354.56 and 632.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.76, 1,354.56 and 632.84 is: 872.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.76 : 1,354.56 = 632.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.76/1,354.56 = 632.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.76x = 1,354.56 × 632.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.76x = 857,219.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,219.75/982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.26

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