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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,471.51 and 634.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,471.51 and 634.05 is: 951.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,471.51 = 634.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,471.51 = 634.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,471.51 × 634.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 933,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 933,014.06/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.52

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