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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,352.16 and 587.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,352.16 and 587.04 is: 809.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,352.16 = 587.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,352.16 = 587.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,352.16 × 587.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 793,772.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,772.01/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809.84

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