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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.25, 1,353.02 and 626.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.25, 1,353.02 and 626.71 is: 864.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.25 : 1,353.02 = 626.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.25/1,353.02 = 626.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.25x = 1,353.02 × 626.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.25x = 847,950.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,950.71/981.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.15

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