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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.33, 1,352.21 and 701.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.33, 1,352.21 and 701.34 is: 966.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.33 : 1,352.21 = 701.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.33/1,352.21 = 701.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.33x = 1,352.21 × 701.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.33x = 948,355.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,355.45/981.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.40

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