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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.67, 1,352.10 and 793.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.67, 1,352.10 and 793.47 is: 1,094.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.67 : 1,352.10 = 793.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.67/1,352.10 = 793.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.67x = 1,352.10 × 793.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.67x = 1,072,850.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072,850.79/980.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,094.00

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