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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,354.55 and 627.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,354.55 and 627.73 is: 866.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,354.55 = 627.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,354.55 = 627.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,354.55 × 627.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 850,284.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,284.90/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.33

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