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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.51, 1,353.15 and 587.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.51, 1,353.15 and 587.48 is: 810.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.51 : 1,353.15 = 587.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.51/1,353.15 = 587.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.51x = 1,353.15 × 587.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.51x = 794,941.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,941.80/980.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.75

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