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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,352.97 and 587.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981, 1,352.97 and 587.34 is: 810.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 1,352.97 = 587.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/1,352.97 = 587.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 1,352.97 × 587.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 794,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,653.40/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.04

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