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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.94, 1,471.18 and 635.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.94, 1,471.18 and 635.39 is: 951.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.94 : 1,471.18 = 635.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.94/1,471.18 = 635.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.94x = 1,471.18 × 635.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.94x = 934,773.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,773.06/982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.00

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