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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980, 1,352.38 and 560.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980, 1,352.38 and 560.38 is: 773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980 : 1,352.38 = 560.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980/1,352.38 = 560.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980x = 1,352.38 × 560.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980x = 757,846.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,846.70/980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.31

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