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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.88, 1,355.18 and 583.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.88, 1,355.18 and 583.63 is: 805.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.88 : 1,355.18 = 583.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.88/1,355.18 = 583.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.88x = 1,355.18 × 583.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.88x = 790,914.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,914.01/981.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.51

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