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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.08, 1,353.66 and 718.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.08, 1,353.66 and 718.64 is: 991.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.08 : 1,353.66 = 718.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.08/1,353.66 = 718.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.08x = 1,353.66 × 718.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.08x = 972,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,794.22/981.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.55

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