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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.28, 1,353.24 and 631.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.28, 1,353.24 and 631.16 is: 871.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.28 : 1,353.24 = 631.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.28/1,353.24 = 631.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.28x = 1,353.24 × 631.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.28x = 854,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,110.96/980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.29

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