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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,352.52 and 648.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,352.52 and 648.96 is: 895.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,352.52 = 648.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,352.52 = 648.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,352.52 × 648.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 877,731.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,731.38/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.50

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