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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.05, 1,353.90 and 648.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.05, 1,353.90 and 648.89 is: 895.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.05 : 1,353.90 = 648.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.05/1,353.90 = 648.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.05x = 1,353.90 × 648.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.05x = 878,539.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,539.62/981.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.51

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