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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,469.54 and 518.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,469.54 and 518.27 is: 776.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,469.54 = 518.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,469.54 = 518.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,469.54 × 518.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 761,608.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,608.56/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.00

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