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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.26, 1,471.80 and 461.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.26, 1,471.80 and 461.13 is: 691.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.26 : 1,471.80 = 461.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.26/1,471.80 = 461.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.26x = 1,471.80 × 461.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.26x = 678,687.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678,687.34/981.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.65

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