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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.76, 1,472.62 and 635.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.76, 1,472.62 and 635.81 is: 952.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.76 : 1,472.62 = 635.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.76/1,472.62 = 635.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.76x = 1,472.62 × 635.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.76x = 936,306.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,306.52/982.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.73

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