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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.16, 1,468.82 and 647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.16, 1,468.82 and 647.99 is: 970.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.16 : 1,468.82 = 647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.16/1,468.82 = 647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.16x = 1,468.82 × 647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.16x = 951,780.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,780.67/981.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.06

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