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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.90, 1,354.77 and 583.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.90, 1,354.77 and 583.54 is: 805.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.90 : 1,354.77 = 583.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.90/1,354.77 = 583.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.90x = 1,354.77 × 583.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.90x = 790,552.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,552.79/981.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.13

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