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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.24, 1,353.28 and 700.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.24, 1,353.28 and 700.96 is: 966.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.24 : 1,353.28 = 700.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.24/1,353.28 = 700.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.24x = 1,353.28 × 700.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.24x = 948,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,586.63/981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.72

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