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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,353.06 and 607.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,353.06 and 607.66 is: 838.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,353.06 = 607.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,353.06 = 607.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,353.06 × 607.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 822,200.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,200.44/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.84

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