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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.12, 1,352.19 and 626.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.12, 1,352.19 and 626.05 is: 863.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.12 : 1,352.19 = 626.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.12/1,352.19 = 626.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.12x = 1,352.19 × 626.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.12x = 846,538.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,538.55/980.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.71

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