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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.41, 1,354.19 and 582.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.41, 1,354.19 and 582.93 is: 804.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.41 : 1,354.19 = 582.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.41/1,354.19 = 582.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.41x = 1,354.19 × 582.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.41x = 789,395.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,395.06/981.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.35

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