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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.40, 1,352.25 and 631.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.40, 1,352.25 and 631.02 is: 870.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.40 : 1,352.25 = 631.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.40/1,352.25 = 631.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.40x = 1,352.25 × 631.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.40x = 853,296.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,296.80/980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.36

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