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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,353.41 and 612.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,353.41 and 612.50 is: 844.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.14 : 1,353.41 = 612.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.14/1,353.41 = 612.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.14x = 1,353.41 × 612.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.14x = 828,963.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828,963.63/981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.90

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