Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980, 1,351.29 and 625.45
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980, 1,351.29 and 625.45 is: 862.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980 : 1,351.29 = 625.45 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980/1,351.29 = 625.45/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980x = 1,351.29 × 625.45 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980x = 845,164.33 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 845,164.33/980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862.41
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