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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.12, 1,353.87 and 587.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.12, 1,353.87 and 587.91 is: 811.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.12 : 1,353.87 = 587.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.12/1,353.87 = 587.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.12x = 1,353.87 × 587.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.12x = 795,953.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,953.71/981.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.27

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