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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.65, 1,464.21 and 913.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.65, 1,464.21 and 913.61 is: 1,362.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.65 : 1,464.21 = 913.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.65/1,464.21 = 913.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.65x = 1,464.21 × 913.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.65x = 1,337,712.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,712.33/981.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.72

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