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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.25, 1,352.87 and 566.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.25, 1,352.87 and 566.25 is: 781.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.25 : 1,352.87 = 566.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.25/1,352.87 = 566.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.25x = 1,352.87 × 566.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.25x = 766,059.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,059.81/980.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.49

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