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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.60, 1,353.87 and 607.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.60, 1,353.87 and 607.98 is: 839.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.60 : 1,353.87 = 607.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.60/1,353.87 = 607.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.60x = 1,353.87 × 607.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.60x = 823,119.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,119.46/980.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.40

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