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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.02, 1,352.38 and 560.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.02, 1,352.38 and 560.35 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.02 : 1,352.38 = 560.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.02/1,352.38 = 560.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.02x = 1,352.38 × 560.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.02x = 757,807.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,807.47/980.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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