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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.00, 1,352.58 and 581.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.00, 1,352.58 and 581.75 is: 802.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.00 : 1,352.58 = 581.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.00/1,352.58 = 581.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.00x = 1,352.58 × 581.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.00x = 786,856.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,856.65/980.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.92

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