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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,353.90 and 649.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,353.90 and 649.96 is: 896.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,353.90 = 649.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,353.90 = 649.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,353.90 × 649.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 879,980.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,980.84/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.88

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