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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.30, 1,352.23 and 626.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.30, 1,352.23 and 626.30 is: 863.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.30 : 1,352.23 = 626.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.30/1,352.23 = 626.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.30x = 1,352.23 × 626.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.30x = 846,898.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,898.39/980.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.92

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