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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.35, 1,348.95 and 958.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.35, 1,348.95 and 958.48 is: 1,318.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.35 : 1,348.95 = 958.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.35/1,348.95 = 958.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.35x = 1,348.95 × 958.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.35x = 1,292,941.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,292,941.60/980.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,318.86

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