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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.18, 1,352.58 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.18, 1,352.58 and 560.52 is: 773.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.18 : 1,352.58 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.18/1,352.58 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.18x = 1,352.58 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.18x = 758,148.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,148.14/980.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.48

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