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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.53, 1,353.30 and 648.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.53, 1,353.30 and 648.91 is: 895.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.53 : 1,353.30 = 648.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.53/1,353.30 = 648.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.53x = 1,353.30 × 648.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.53x = 878,169.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,169.90/980.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 895.61

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