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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.52, 1,353 and 587.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.52, 1,353 and 587.52 is: 810.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.52 : 1,353 = 587.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.52/1,353 = 587.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.52x = 1,353 × 587.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.52x = 794,914.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,914.56/980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.71

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