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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,354.49 and 583.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,354.49 and 583.13 is: 804.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,354.49 = 583.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,354.49 = 583.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,354.49 × 583.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 789,834.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,834.07/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.82

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