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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,352.45 and 560.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,352.45 and 560.55 is: 773.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,352.45 = 560.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,352.45 = 560.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,352.45 × 560.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 758,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,113.04/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.51

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