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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.29, 1,351.92 and 630.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.29, 1,351.92 and 630.37 is: 869.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.29 : 1,351.92 = 630.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.29/1,351.92 = 630.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.29x = 1,351.92 × 630.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.29x = 852,209.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,209.81/980.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.34

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