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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.06, 1,353.81 and 561.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.06, 1,353.81 and 561.45 is: 774.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.06 : 1,353.81 = 561.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.06/1,353.81 = 561.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.06x = 1,353.81 × 561.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.06x = 760,096.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,096.62/981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.77

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