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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.11, 1,353.51 and 607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.11, 1,353.51 and 607.80 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.11 : 1,353.51 = 607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.11/1,353.51 = 607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.11x = 1,353.51 × 607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.11x = 822,668.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,668.45/981.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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