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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,352.26 and 566

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,352.26 and 566 is: 780.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,352.26 = 566 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,352.26 = 566/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,352.26 × 566
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 765,379.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,379.16/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.81

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