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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,472.26 and 634.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,472.26 and 634.56 is: 952.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,472.26 = 634.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,472.26 = 634.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,472.26 × 634.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 934,229.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,229.94/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.27

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