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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.68, 1,353.18 and 582.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.68, 1,353.18 and 582.34 is: 803.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.68 : 1,353.18 = 582.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.68/1,353.18 = 582.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.68x = 1,353.18 × 582.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.68x = 788,010.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,010.84/980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.54

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