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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.68, 1,352.90 and 626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.68, 1,352.90 and 626.72 is: 864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.68 : 1,352.90 = 626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.68/1,352.90 = 626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.68x = 1,352.90 × 626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.68x = 847,889.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,889.49/980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 864.59

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