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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.36, 1,354.68 and 671.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.36, 1,354.68 and 671.04 is: 926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.36 : 1,354.68 = 671.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.36/1,354.68 = 671.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.36x = 1,354.68 × 671.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.36x = 909,044.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,044.47/981.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.31

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