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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.27, 1,471.62 and 518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.27, 1,471.62 and 518.82 is: 778.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.27 : 1,471.62 = 518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.27/1,471.62 = 518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.27x = 1,471.62 × 518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.27x = 763,505.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,505.89/981.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.08

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