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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.98, 1,356.57 and 650.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.98, 1,356.57 and 650.82 is: 898.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.98 : 1,356.57 = 650.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.98/1,356.57 = 650.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.98x = 1,356.57 × 650.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.98x = 882,887.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,887.97/982.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.17

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