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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.58, 1,354.71 and 633.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.58, 1,354.71 and 633.28 is: 874.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.58 : 1,354.71 = 633.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.58/1,354.71 = 633.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.58x = 1,354.71 × 633.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.58x = 857,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,910.75/981.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.01

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