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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.84, 1,356.66 and 633.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.84, 1,356.66 and 633.64 is: 874.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.84 : 1,356.66 = 633.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.84/1,356.66 = 633.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.84x = 1,356.66 × 633.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.84x = 859,634.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,634.04/982.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.64

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