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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.06, 1,350.21 and 730.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.06, 1,350.21 and 730.88 is: 1,006.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.06 : 1,350.21 = 730.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.06/1,350.21 = 730.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.06x = 1,350.21 × 730.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.06x = 986,834.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,834.73/980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.92

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