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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,351.74 and 625.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,351.74 and 625.62 is: 862.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,351.74 = 625.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,351.74 = 625.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,351.74 × 625.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 845,675.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,675.58/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 862.90

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