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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,353.96 and 582.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981, 1,353.96 and 582.75 is: 804.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 1,353.96 = 582.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/1,353.96 = 582.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 1,353.96 × 582.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 789,020.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,020.19/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.30

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