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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.51, 1,354.08 and 719.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.51, 1,354.08 and 719.07 is: 992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.51 : 1,354.08 = 719.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.51/1,354.08 = 719.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.51x = 1,354.08 × 719.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.51x = 973,678.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,678.31/981.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.02

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