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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.07, 1,353.25 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.07, 1,353.25 and 648.96 is: 896.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.07 : 1,353.25 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.07/1,353.25 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.07x = 1,353.25 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.07x = 878,205.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,205.12/980.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.06

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