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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.34, 1,353.98 and 632.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.34, 1,353.98 and 632.22 is: 872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.34 : 1,353.98 = 632.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.34/1,353.98 = 632.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.34x = 1,353.98 × 632.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.34x = 856,013.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,013.24/981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.29

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