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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981, 1,354.03 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981, 1,354.03 and 561.48 is: 774.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981 : 1,354.03 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981/1,354.03 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981x = 1,354.03 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981x = 760,263.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,263.17/981
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.99

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