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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.66, 1,353.75 and 608.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.66, 1,353.75 and 608.16 is: 839.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.66 : 1,353.75 = 608.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.66/1,353.75 = 608.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.66x = 1,353.75 × 608.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.66x = 823,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,296.60/980.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.54

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