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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.67, 1,350.96 and 933.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.67, 1,350.96 and 933.78 is: 1,286.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.67 : 1,350.96 = 933.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.67/1,350.96 = 933.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.67x = 1,350.96 × 933.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.67x = 1,261,499.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,499.43/980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.36

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