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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,352.64 and 587.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,352.64 and 587.20 is: 810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,352.64 = 587.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,352.64 = 587.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,352.64 × 587.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 794,270.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,270.21/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.31

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