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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,352.88 and 607.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,352.88 and 607.50 is: 838.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,352.88 = 607.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,352.88 = 607.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,352.88 × 607.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 821,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,874.60/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.37

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