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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.34, 1,353.97 and 632.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.34, 1,353.97 and 632.23 is: 872.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.34 : 1,353.97 = 632.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.34/1,353.97 = 632.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.34x = 1,353.97 × 632.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.34x = 856,020.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,020.45/981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.30

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