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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.55, 1,353.79 and 607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.55, 1,353.79 and 607.92 is: 839.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.55 : 1,353.79 = 607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.55/1,353.79 = 607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.55x = 1,353.79 × 607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.55x = 822,997.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,997.61/980.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.32

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