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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.75, 1,355.63 and 633.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.75, 1,355.63 and 633.05 is: 874.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.75 : 1,355.63 = 633.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.75/1,355.63 = 633.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.75x = 1,355.63 × 633.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.75x = 858,171.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,171.63/981.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 874.12

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