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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.48, 1,352.96 and 560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.48, 1,352.96 and 560.82 is: 773.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.48 : 1,352.96 = 560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.48/1,352.96 = 560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.48x = 1,352.96 × 560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.48x = 758,767.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,767.03/980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.87

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