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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,352.58 and 631.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,352.58 and 631.24 is: 870.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,352.58 = 631.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,352.58 = 631.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,352.58 × 631.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 853,802.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,802.60/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.20

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