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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.08, 1,352.56 and 566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.08, 1,352.56 and 566 is: 781.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.08 : 1,352.56 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.08/1,352.56 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.08x = 1,352.56 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.08x = 765,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,548.96/980.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.11

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