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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.55, 1,354.56 and 603.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.55, 1,354.56 and 603.55 is: 832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.55 : 1,354.56 = 603.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.55/1,354.56 = 603.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.55x = 1,354.56 × 603.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.55x = 817,544.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,544.69/981.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 832.91

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