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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,352.84 and 731.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,352.84 and 731.99 is: 1,009.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,352.84 = 731.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,352.84 = 731.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,352.84 × 731.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 990,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,254.93/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.37

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