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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.69, 1,354.86 and 562.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.69, 1,354.86 and 562.17 is: 775.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.69 : 1,354.86 = 562.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.69/1,354.86 = 562.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.69x = 1,354.86 × 562.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.69x = 761,661.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,661.65/981.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.87

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