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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.81, 1,354.19 and 650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.81, 1,354.19 and 650.52 is: 897.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.81 : 1,354.19 = 650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.81/1,354.19 = 650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.81x = 1,354.19 × 650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.81x = 880,924.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,924.43/981.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.25

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