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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.48, 1,353.52 and 607.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.48, 1,353.52 and 607.68 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.48 : 1,353.52 = 607.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.48/1,353.52 = 607.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.48x = 1,353.52 × 607.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.48x = 822,507.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,507.03/980.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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