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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,353.74 and 561.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,353.74 and 561.44 is: 774.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,353.74 = 561.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,353.74 = 561.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,353.74 × 561.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 760,034.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,034.21/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.71

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