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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,353.02 and 587.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,353.02 and 587.50 is: 810.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,353.02 = 587.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,353.02 = 587.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,353.02 × 587.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 794,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,899.25/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.66

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