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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,354.39 and 561.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,354.39 and 561.80 is: 775.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,354.39 = 561.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,354.39 = 561.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,354.39 × 561.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 760,893.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,893.83/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.28

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