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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.60, 1,352.88 and 670.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.60, 1,352.88 and 670.56 is: 924.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.60 : 1,352.88 = 670.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.60/1,352.88 = 670.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.60x = 1,352.88 × 670.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.60x = 907,187.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,187.21/981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.19

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