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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.37, 1,352.97 and 587.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.37, 1,352.97 and 587.43 is: 810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.37 : 1,352.97 = 587.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.37/1,352.97 = 587.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.37x = 1,352.97 × 587.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.37x = 794,775.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,775.17/980.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.69

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