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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,357.35 and 652.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,357.35 and 652.74 is: 901.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,357.35 = 652.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,357.35 = 652.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,357.35 × 652.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 885,996.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,996.64/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.50

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