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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.52, 1,353.24 and 560.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.52, 1,353.24 and 560.94 is: 774.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.52 : 1,353.24 = 560.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.52/1,353.24 = 560.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.52x = 1,353.24 × 560.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.52x = 759,086.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,086.45/980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.17

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