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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.65, 1,353.15 and 560.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.65, 1,353.15 and 560.91 is: 773.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.65 : 1,353.15 = 560.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.65/1,353.15 = 560.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.65x = 1,353.15 × 560.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.65x = 758,992.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,992.40/980.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.97

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