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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,352.16 and 625.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,352.16 and 625.95 is: 863.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,352.16 = 625.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,352.16 = 625.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,352.16 × 625.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 846,384.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,384.55/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.49

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