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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.44, 1,472.67 and 542.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.44, 1,472.67 and 542.61 is: 814.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.44 : 1,472.67 = 542.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.44/1,472.67 = 542.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.44x = 1,472.67 × 542.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.44x = 799,091.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,091.67/981.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 814.20

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