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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.37, 1,472.06 and 551.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.37, 1,472.06 and 551.26 is: 826.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.37 : 1,472.06 = 551.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.37/1,472.06 = 551.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.37x = 1,472.06 × 551.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.37x = 811,487.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,487.80/981.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.89

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