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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.76, 1,353 and 732.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.76, 1,353 and 732.64 is: 1,009.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.76 : 1,353 = 732.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.76/1,353 = 732.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.76x = 1,353 × 732.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.76x = 991,261.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,261.92/981.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.68

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