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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.35, 1,354.34 and 649.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.35, 1,354.34 and 649.20 is: 895.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.35 : 1,354.34 = 649.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.35/1,354.34 = 649.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.35x = 1,354.34 × 649.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.35x = 879,232.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,232.96/981.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.94

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