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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,353.12 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,353.12 and 566.56 is: 781.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,353.12 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,353.12 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,353.12 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 766,623.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,623.67/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.82

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