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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.83, 1,357.80 and 733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.83, 1,357.80 and 733.72 is: 1,013.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.83 : 1,357.80 = 733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.83/1,357.80 = 733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.83x = 1,357.80 × 733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.83x = 996,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,246.42/982.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.65

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