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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.93, 1,355.99 and 628.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.93, 1,355.99 and 628.68 is: 867.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.93 : 1,355.99 = 628.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.93/1,355.99 = 628.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.93x = 1,355.99 × 628.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.93x = 852,480.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,480.65/982.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.29

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