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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.43, 1,353.14 and 587.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.43, 1,353.14 and 587.49 is: 810.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.43 : 1,353.14 = 587.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.43/1,353.14 = 587.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.43x = 1,353.14 × 587.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.43x = 794,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,953.28/980.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.82

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