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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980, 1,352.56 and 566.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980, 1,352.56 and 566.24 is: 781.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980 : 1,352.56 = 566.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980/1,352.56 = 566.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980x = 1,352.56 × 566.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980x = 765,873.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,873.57/980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.50

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