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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.57, 1,352.50 and 626.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.57, 1,352.50 and 626.54 is: 864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.57 : 1,352.50 = 626.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.57/1,352.50 = 626.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.57x = 1,352.50 × 626.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.57x = 847,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,387.02/980.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.18

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