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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.10, 1,471.18 and 570.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.10, 1,471.18 and 570.36 is: 855.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.10 : 1,471.18 = 570.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.10/1,471.18 = 570.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.10x = 1,471.18 × 570.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.10x = 839,102.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,102.22/981.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.27

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