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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.20, 1,354.01 and 561.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.20, 1,354.01 and 561.62 is: 775.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.20 : 1,354.01 = 561.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.20/1,354.01 = 561.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.20x = 1,354.01 × 561.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.20x = 760,429.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,429.52/981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.00

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