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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.29, 1,354.24 and 649.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.29, 1,354.24 and 649.14 is: 895.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.29 : 1,354.24 = 649.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.29/1,354.24 = 649.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.29x = 1,354.24 × 649.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.29x = 879,087.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,087.09/981.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.85

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