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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.20, 1,353.96 and 561.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.20, 1,353.96 and 561.48 is: 774.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.20 : 1,353.96 = 561.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.20/1,353.96 = 561.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.20x = 1,353.96 × 561.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.20x = 760,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,221.46/981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.79

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