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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.68, 1,354.62 and 632

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.68, 1,354.62 and 632 is: 872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.68 : 1,354.62 = 632 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.68/1,354.62 = 632/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.68x = 1,354.62 × 632
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.68x = 856,119.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,119.84/981.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.10

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