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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.02, 1,352.22 and 758.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.02, 1,352.22 and 758.68 is: 1,046.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.02 : 1,352.22 = 758.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.02/1,352.22 = 758.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.02x = 1,352.22 × 758.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.02x = 1,025,902.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,902.27/980.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.82

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