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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.87, 1,353.55 and 686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.87, 1,353.55 and 686.22 is: 945.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.87 : 1,353.55 = 686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.87/1,353.55 = 686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.87x = 1,353.55 × 686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.87x = 928,833.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,833.08/981.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.98

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