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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,352.52 and 587.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,352.52 and 587.13 is: 810.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,352.52 = 587.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,352.52 = 587.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,352.52 × 587.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 794,105.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,105.07/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.15

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