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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.40, 1,352.14 and 648.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.40, 1,352.14 and 648.91 is: 894.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.40 : 1,352.14 = 648.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.40/1,352.14 = 648.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.40x = 1,352.14 × 648.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.40x = 877,420.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,420.89/980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.96

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