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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,352.62 and 607.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,352.62 and 607.20 is: 837.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,352.62 = 607.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,352.62 = 607.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,352.62 × 607.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 821,310.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,310.86/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.90

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