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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.83, 1,355.06 and 562.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.83, 1,355.06 and 562.25 is: 775.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.83 : 1,355.06 = 562.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.83/1,355.06 = 562.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.83x = 1,355.06 × 562.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.83x = 761,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,883.06/981.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.98

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