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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.02, 1,353.62 and 666.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.02, 1,353.62 and 666.54 is: 919.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.02 : 1,353.62 = 666.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.02/1,353.62 = 666.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.02x = 1,353.62 × 666.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.02x = 902,241.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,241.87/981.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.70

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