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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.89, 1,356.38 and 563.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.89, 1,356.38 and 563.22 is: 777.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.89 : 1,356.38 = 563.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.89/1,356.38 = 563.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.89x = 1,356.38 × 563.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.89x = 763,937.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,937.53/982.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.24

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