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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.05, 1,352.93 and 607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.05, 1,352.93 and 607.25 is: 838.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.05 : 1,352.93 = 607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.05/1,352.93 = 607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.05x = 1,352.93 × 607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.05x = 821,566.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,566.74/980.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.29

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