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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.39, 1,352.35 and 784.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.39, 1,352.35 and 784.91 is: 1,082.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.39 : 1,352.35 = 784.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.39/1,352.35 = 784.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.39x = 1,352.35 × 784.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.39x = 1,061,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,473.04/980.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,082.70

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