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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.17, 1,351.82 and 648.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.17, 1,351.82 and 648.27 is: 894.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.17 : 1,351.82 = 648.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.17/1,351.82 = 648.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.17x = 1,351.82 × 648.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.17x = 876,345.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,345.97/980.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.08

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