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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.72, 1,354.73 and 562.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.72, 1,354.73 and 562.07 is: 775.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.72 : 1,354.73 = 562.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.72/1,354.73 = 562.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.72x = 1,354.73 × 562.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.72x = 761,453.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,453.67/981.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.63

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