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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.15, 1,352.33 and 631.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.15, 1,352.33 and 631.04 is: 870.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.15 : 1,352.33 = 631.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.15/1,352.33 = 631.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.15x = 1,352.33 × 631.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.15x = 853,374.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,374.32/980.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.66

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