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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.24, 1,353.62 and 582.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.24, 1,353.62 and 582.78 is: 803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.24 : 1,353.62 = 582.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.24/1,353.62 = 582.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.24x = 1,353.62 × 582.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.24x = 788,862.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,862.66/981.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.94

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