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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.50, 1,353.04 and 685.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.50, 1,353.04 and 685.85 is: 945.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.50 : 1,353.04 = 685.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.50/1,353.04 = 685.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.50x = 1,353.04 × 685.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.50x = 927,972.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,972.29/981.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.47

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