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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,355.20 and 733.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,355.20 and 733.58 is: 1,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,355.20 = 733.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,355.20 = 733.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,355.20 × 733.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 994,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,147.62/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.24

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