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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.09, 1,352.58 and 607.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.09, 1,352.58 and 607.27 is: 838.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.09 : 1,352.58 = 607.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.09/1,352.58 = 607.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.09x = 1,352.58 × 607.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.09x = 821,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,377.88/980.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.06

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