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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.44, 1,352.87 and 607.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.44, 1,352.87 and 607.01 is: 837.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.44 : 1,352.87 = 607.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.44/1,352.87 = 607.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.44x = 1,352.87 × 607.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.44x = 821,210.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,210.52/980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 837.60

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