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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.44, 1,354.35 and 761.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.44, 1,354.35 and 761.92 is: 1,052.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.44 : 1,354.35 = 761.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.44/1,354.35 = 761.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.44x = 1,354.35 × 761.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.44x = 1,031,906.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,906.35/980.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,052.49

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