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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.41, 1,471.30 and 656.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.41, 1,471.30 and 656.87 is: 984.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.41 : 1,471.30 = 656.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.41/1,471.30 = 656.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.41x = 1,471.30 × 656.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.41x = 966,443.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,443.83/981.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.76

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