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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.38, 1,355.18 and 632.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.38, 1,355.18 and 632.67 is: 873.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.38 : 1,355.18 = 632.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.38/1,355.18 = 632.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.38x = 1,355.18 × 632.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.38x = 857,378.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,378.57/981.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 873.65

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