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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.67, 1,354.70 and 562.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.67, 1,354.70 and 562.02 is: 775.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.67 : 1,354.70 = 562.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.67/1,354.70 = 562.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.67x = 1,354.70 × 562.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.67x = 761,358.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,358.91/981.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.58

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