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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 983.28, 1,356.18 and 718.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 983.28, 1,356.18 and 718.76 is: 991.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    983.28 : 1,356.18 = 718.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    983.28/1,356.18 = 718.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    983.28x = 1,356.18 × 718.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    983.28x = 974,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,767.94/983.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.34

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