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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,354.86 and 717.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,354.86 and 717.48 is: 989.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,354.86 = 717.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,354.86 = 717.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,354.86 × 717.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 972,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,084.95/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.10

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