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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,352.52 and 773.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,352.52 and 773.84 is: 1,067.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,352.52 = 773.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,352.52 = 773.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,352.52 × 773.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 1,046,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,634.08/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.73

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