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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.01, 1,351.85 and 625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.01, 1,351.85 and 625.82 is: 863.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.01 : 1,351.85 = 625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.01/1,351.85 = 625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.01x = 1,351.85 × 625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.01x = 846,004.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,004.88/980.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.26

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