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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.81, 1,355.25 and 733.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.81, 1,355.25 and 733.73 is: 1,011.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.81 : 1,355.25 = 733.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.81/1,355.25 = 733.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.81x = 1,355.25 × 733.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.81x = 994,387.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,387.58/982.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.78

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