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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.85, 1,356.41 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.85, 1,356.41 and 650.70 is: 898.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.85 : 1,356.41 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.85/1,356.41 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.85x = 1,356.41 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.85x = 882,612.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,612.73/982.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.02

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