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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.05, 1,352.93 and 649.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.05, 1,352.93 and 649.35 is: 895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.05 : 1,352.93 = 649.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.05/1,352.93 = 649.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.05x = 1,352.93 × 649.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.05x = 878,521.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,521.85/981.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.50

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