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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.92, 1,356.24 and 634.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.92, 1,356.24 and 634.08 is: 874.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.92 : 1,356.24 = 634.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.92/1,356.24 = 634.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.92x = 1,356.24 × 634.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.92x = 859,964.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,964.66/982.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.91

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