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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.83, 1,356.30 and 563.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.83, 1,356.30 and 563.19 is: 777.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.83 : 1,356.30 = 563.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.83/1,356.30 = 563.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.83x = 1,356.30 × 563.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.83x = 763,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,851.09/982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.20

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