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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.09, 1,352.39 and 560.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.09, 1,352.39 and 560.61 is: 773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.09 : 1,352.39 = 560.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.09/1,352.39 = 560.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.09x = 1,352.39 × 560.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.09x = 758,160.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,160.55/980.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.57

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