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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.86, 1,471.37 and 634.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.86, 1,471.37 and 634.37 is: 950.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.86 : 1,471.37 = 634.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.86/1,471.37 = 634.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.86x = 1,471.37 × 634.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.86x = 933,382.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,382.46/981.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 950.63

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