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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.31, 1,352.82 and 554.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.31, 1,352.82 and 554.90 is: 765.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.31 : 1,352.82 = 554.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.31/1,352.82 = 554.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.31x = 1,352.82 × 554.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.31x = 750,679.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,679.82/980.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.76

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