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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,353.11 and 607.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,353.11 and 607.09 is: 837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,353.11 = 607.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,353.11 = 607.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,353.11 × 607.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 821,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,459.08/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.94

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