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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.69, 1,355.06 and 772.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.69, 1,355.06 and 772.52 is: 1,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.69 : 1,355.06 = 772.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.69/1,355.06 = 772.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.69x = 1,355.06 × 772.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.69x = 1,046,800.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,800.31/980.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.42

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