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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.77, 1,472.13 and 606.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.77, 1,472.13 and 606.53 is: 909.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.77 : 1,472.13 = 606.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.77/1,472.13 = 606.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.77x = 1,472.13 × 606.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.77x = 892,894.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,894.69/981.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.48

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