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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.77, 1,355.95 and 633.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.77, 1,355.95 and 633.66 is: 874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.77 : 1,355.95 = 633.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.77/1,355.95 = 633.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.77x = 1,355.95 × 633.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.77x = 859,211.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,211.28/982.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.28

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