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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.64, 1,356.72 and 944.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.64, 1,356.72 and 944.64 is: 1,306.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.64 : 1,356.72 = 944.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.64/1,356.72 = 944.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.64x = 1,356.72 × 944.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.64x = 1,281,611.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,611.98/980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,306.91

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