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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.40, 1,471.12 and 633.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.40, 1,471.12 and 633.76 is: 950.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.40 : 1,471.12 = 633.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.40/1,471.12 = 633.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.40x = 1,471.12 × 633.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.40x = 932,337.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 932,337.01/981.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.01

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