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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.30, 1,354.14 and 627.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.30, 1,354.14 and 627.33 is: 865.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.30 : 1,354.14 = 627.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.30/1,354.14 = 627.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.30x = 1,354.14 × 627.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.30x = 849,492.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,492.65/981.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.68

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