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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.84, 1,354.66 and 632.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.84, 1,354.66 and 632.73 is: 872.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.84 : 1,354.66 = 632.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.84/1,354.66 = 632.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.84x = 1,354.66 × 632.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.84x = 857,134.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,134.02/981.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.99

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