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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.25, 1,352.74 and 532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.25, 1,352.74 and 532.11 is: 734.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.25 : 1,352.74 = 532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.25/1,352.74 = 532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.25x = 1,352.74 × 532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.25x = 719,813.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,813.22/980.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 734.31

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