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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.34, 1,472.01 and 658.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.34, 1,472.01 and 658.15 is: 987.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.34 : 1,472.01 = 658.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.34/1,472.01 = 658.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.34x = 1,472.01 × 658.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.34x = 968,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,803.38/981.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 987.23

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