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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.77, 1,354.58 and 632.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.77, 1,354.58 and 632.66 is: 872.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.77 : 1,354.58 = 632.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.77/1,354.58 = 632.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.77x = 1,354.58 × 632.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.77x = 856,988.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,988.81/981.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.90

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