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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.94, 1,357.16 and 652.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.94, 1,357.16 and 652.06 is: 900.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.94 : 1,357.16 = 652.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.94/1,357.16 = 652.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.94x = 1,357.16 × 652.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.94x = 884,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,943.10/982.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.30

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