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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,353.14 and 718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,353.14 and 718.27 is: 991.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,353.14 = 718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,353.14 = 718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,353.14 × 718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 971,913.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,913.10/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.04

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