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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.96, 1,355.74 and 668.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.96, 1,355.74 and 668.50 is: 922.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.96 : 1,355.74 = 668.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.96/1,355.74 = 668.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.96x = 1,355.74 × 668.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.96x = 906,312.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 906,312.19/982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.02

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