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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,356.26 and 584.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,356.26 and 584.48 is: 806.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,356.26 = 584.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,356.26 = 584.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,356.26 × 584.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 792,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,697.14/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.57

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