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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.08, 1,354.02 and 561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.08, 1,354.02 and 561.50 is: 774.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.08 : 1,354.02 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.08/1,354.02 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.08x = 1,354.02 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.08x = 760,278.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,278.43/981.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.94

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