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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.11, 1,351.67 and 648.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.11, 1,351.67 and 648.87 is: 894.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.11 : 1,351.67 = 648.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.11/1,351.67 = 648.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.11x = 1,351.67 × 648.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.11x = 877,048.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,048.11/980.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.85

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