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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.00, 1,352.09 and 602.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.00, 1,352.09 and 602.03 is: 830.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.00 : 1,352.09 = 602.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.00/1,352.09 = 602.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.00x = 1,352.09 × 602.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.00x = 814,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,003.63/980.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 830.62

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