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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.35, 1,353.84 and 666.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.35, 1,353.84 and 666.93 is: 920.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.35 : 1,353.84 = 666.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.35/1,353.84 = 666.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.35x = 1,353.84 × 666.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.35x = 902,916.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,916.51/981.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.08

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