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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.61, 1,353.74 and 645.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.61, 1,353.74 and 645.21 is: 889.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.61 : 1,353.74 = 645.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.61/1,353.74 = 645.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.61x = 1,353.74 × 645.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.61x = 873,446.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,446.59/981.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.81

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