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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.60, 1,354.44 and 561.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.60, 1,354.44 and 561.90 is: 775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.60 : 1,354.44 = 561.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.60/1,354.44 = 561.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.60x = 1,354.44 × 561.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.60x = 761,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,059.84/981.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.33

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