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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.05, 1,352.67 and 621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.05, 1,352.67 and 621.24 is: 857.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.05 : 1,352.67 = 621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.05/1,352.67 = 621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.05x = 1,352.67 × 621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.05x = 840,341.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,341.96/980.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.45

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