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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,354.41 and 533.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,354.41 and 533.33 is: 735.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,354.41 = 533.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,354.41 = 533.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,354.41 × 533.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 722,352.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,352.87/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.99

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