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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.79, 1,354.53 and 649.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.79, 1,354.53 and 649.83 is: 896.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.79 : 1,354.53 = 649.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.79/1,354.53 = 649.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.79x = 1,354.53 × 649.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.79x = 880,214.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,214.23/981.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.54

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