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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.63, 1,353.05 and 582.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.63, 1,353.05 and 582.41 is: 803.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.63 : 1,353.05 = 582.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.63/1,353.05 = 582.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.63x = 1,353.05 × 582.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.63x = 788,029.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,029.85/980.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.60

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