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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.65, 1,353 and 732.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.65, 1,353 and 732.79 is: 1,011.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.65 : 1,353 = 732.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.65/1,353 = 732.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.65x = 1,353 × 732.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.65x = 991,464.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,464.87/980.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,011.03

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