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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.06, 1,352.41 and 560.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.06, 1,352.41 and 560.42 is: 773.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.06 : 1,352.41 = 560.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.06/1,352.41 = 560.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.06x = 1,352.41 × 560.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.06x = 757,917.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,917.61/980.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.34

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