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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,352.34 and 732.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,352.34 and 732.39 is: 1,009.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,352.34 = 732.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,352.34 = 732.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,352.34 × 732.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 990,440.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,440.29/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.56

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