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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,352.68 and 648.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,352.68 and 648.63 is: 894.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,352.68 = 648.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,352.68 = 648.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,352.68 × 648.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 877,385.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,385.59/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.99

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