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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.86, 1,354.08 and 650.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.86, 1,354.08 and 650.62 is: 897.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.86 : 1,354.08 = 650.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.86/1,354.08 = 650.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.86x = 1,354.08 × 650.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.86x = 880,984.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,984.76/981.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 897.26

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