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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,464.80 and 652.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,464.80 and 652.80 is: 975.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,464.80 = 652.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,464.80 = 652.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,464.80 × 652.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 956,221.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,221.44/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.58

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