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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.81, 1,354.44 and 627.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.81, 1,354.44 and 627.54 is: 865.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.81 : 1,354.44 = 627.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.81/1,354.44 = 627.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.81x = 1,354.44 × 627.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.81x = 849,965.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,965.28/981.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.71

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