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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.26, 1,354.12 and 533.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.26, 1,354.12 and 533.12 is: 735.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.26 : 1,354.12 = 533.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.26/1,354.12 = 533.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.26x = 1,354.12 × 533.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.26x = 721,903.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,903.74/981.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.69

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