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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.09, 1,352.48 and 700.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.09, 1,352.48 and 700.83 is: 966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.09 : 1,352.48 = 700.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.09/1,352.48 = 700.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.09x = 1,352.48 × 700.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.09x = 947,855.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,855.05/981.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.12

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