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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.90, 1,472.64 and 820.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.90, 1,472.64 and 820.36 is: 1,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.90 : 1,472.64 = 820.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.90/1,472.64 = 820.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.90x = 1,472.64 × 820.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.90x = 1,208,094.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,094.95/982.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.11

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