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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.58, 1,353.33 and 632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.58, 1,353.33 and 632.28 is: 872.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.58 : 1,353.33 = 632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.58/1,353.33 = 632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.58x = 1,353.33 × 632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.58x = 855,683.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,683.49/980.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.63

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