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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,352.77 and 759.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,352.77 and 759.06 is: 1,047.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,352.77 = 759.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,352.77 = 759.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,352.77 × 759.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 1,026,831.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,831.70/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,047.58

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