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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.61, 1,354.35 and 650.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.61, 1,354.35 and 650.51 is: 898.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.61 : 1,354.35 = 650.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.61/1,354.35 = 650.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.61x = 1,354.35 × 650.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.61x = 881,009.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,009.67/980.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 898.43

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