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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.31, 1,352.66 and 718.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.31, 1,352.66 and 718.95 is: 992.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.31 : 1,352.66 = 718.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.31/1,352.66 = 718.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.31x = 1,352.66 × 718.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.31x = 972,491.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,491.31/980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 992.02

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