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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.21, 1,352.26 and 784.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.21, 1,352.26 and 784.01 is: 1,081.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.21 : 1,352.26 = 784.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.21/1,352.26 = 784.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.21x = 1,352.26 × 784.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.21x = 1,060,185.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,185.36/980.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,081.59

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