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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.31, 1,351.57 and 715.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.31, 1,351.57 and 715.14 is: 985.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.31 : 1,351.57 = 715.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.31/1,351.57 = 715.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.31x = 1,351.57 × 715.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.31x = 966,561.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,561.77/980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.98

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