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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.75, 1,354.94 and 567.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.75, 1,354.94 and 567.75 is: 783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.75 : 1,354.94 = 567.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.75/1,354.94 = 567.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.75x = 1,354.94 × 567.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.75x = 769,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,264.35/981.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 783.56

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