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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.38, 1,353.11 and 582.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.38, 1,353.11 and 582.13 is: 803.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.38 : 1,353.11 = 582.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.38/1,353.11 = 582.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.38x = 1,353.11 × 582.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.38x = 787,676.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,676.25/980.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.44

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