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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.43, 1,352.59 and 607.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.43, 1,352.59 and 607.15 is: 837.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.43 : 1,352.59 = 607.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.43/1,352.59 = 607.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.43x = 1,352.59 × 607.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.43x = 821,225.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,225.02/980.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.62

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