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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.78, 1,355.47 and 651.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.78, 1,355.47 and 651.08 is: 897.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.78 : 1,355.47 = 651.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.78/1,355.47 = 651.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.78x = 1,355.47 × 651.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.78x = 882,521.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,521.17/982.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.99

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