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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.22, 1,352.70 and 648.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.22, 1,352.70 and 648.90 is: 895.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.22 : 1,352.70 = 648.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.22/1,352.70 = 648.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.22x = 1,352.70 × 648.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.22x = 877,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,767.03/980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.48

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