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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,351.91 and 700.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,351.91 and 700.52 is: 965.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,351.91 = 700.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,351.91 = 700.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,351.91 × 700.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 947,029.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,029.73/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.31

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