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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.08, 1,353.29 and 582.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.08, 1,353.29 and 582.47 is: 803.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.08 : 1,353.29 = 582.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.08/1,353.29 = 582.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.08x = 1,353.29 × 582.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.08x = 788,247.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,247.95/981.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.45

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