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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,353.31 and 649.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,353.31 and 649.22 is: 896.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,353.31 = 649.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,353.31 = 649.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,353.31 × 649.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 878,587.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,587.53/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.30

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