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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.53, 1,466.36 and 632.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.53, 1,466.36 and 632.01 is: 944.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.53 : 1,466.36 = 632.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.53/1,466.36 = 632.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.53x = 1,466.36 × 632.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.53x = 926,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926,758.89/981.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.20

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