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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.34, 1,352.59 and 631.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.34, 1,352.59 and 631.23 is: 870.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.34 : 1,352.59 = 631.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.34/1,352.59 = 631.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.34x = 1,352.59 × 631.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.34x = 853,795.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,795.39/980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.92

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