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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.28, 1,353.54 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.28, 1,353.54 and 759.96 is: 1,049.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.28 : 1,353.54 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.28/1,353.54 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.28x = 1,353.54 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.28x = 1,028,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,028,636.26/980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.33

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