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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.48, 1,355.23 and 760.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.48, 1,355.23 and 760.05 is: 1,049.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.48 : 1,355.23 = 760.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.48/1,355.23 = 760.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.48x = 1,355.23 × 760.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.48x = 1,030,043.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,030,043.51/981.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.48

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