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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.22, 1,352.83 and 560.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.22, 1,352.83 and 560.65 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.22 : 1,352.83 = 560.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.22/1,352.83 = 560.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.22x = 1,352.83 × 560.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.22x = 758,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,464.14/980.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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