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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.42, 1,353.03 and 587.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.42, 1,353.03 and 587.44 is: 810.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.42 : 1,353.03 = 587.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.42/1,353.03 = 587.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.42x = 1,353.03 × 587.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.42x = 794,818.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,818.36/980.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.69

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