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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.37, 1,353.04 and 555.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.37, 1,353.04 and 555.05 is: 766.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.37 : 1,353.04 = 555.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.37/1,353.04 = 555.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.37x = 1,353.04 × 555.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.37x = 751,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,006.85/980.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766.04

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