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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.09, 1,353.97 and 648.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.09, 1,353.97 and 648.94 is: 895.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.09 : 1,353.97 = 648.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.09/1,353.97 = 648.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.09x = 1,353.97 × 648.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.09x = 878,635.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,635.28/981.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.58

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