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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.25, 1,352.53 and 581.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.25, 1,352.53 and 581.90 is: 802.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.25 : 1,352.53 = 581.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.25/1,352.53 = 581.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.25x = 1,352.53 × 581.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.25x = 787,031.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,031.17/980.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.89

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