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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.45, 1,354.40 and 533.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.45, 1,354.40 and 533.32 is: 735.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.45 : 1,354.40 = 533.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.45/1,354.40 = 533.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.45x = 1,354.40 × 533.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.45x = 722,327.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,327.27/981.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.98

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