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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.94, 1,356.33 and 628.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.94, 1,356.33 and 628.96 is: 867.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.94 : 1,356.33 = 628.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.94/1,356.33 = 628.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.94x = 1,356.33 × 628.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.94x = 853,077.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,077.32/982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.88

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