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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.30, 1,352.76 and 747.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.30, 1,352.76 and 747.02 is: 1,030.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.30 : 1,352.76 = 747.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.30/1,352.76 = 747.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.30x = 1,352.76 × 747.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.30x = 1,010,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,538.78/980.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,030.85

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