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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.71, 1,353.27 and 607.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.71, 1,353.27 and 607.93 is: 838.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.71 : 1,353.27 = 607.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.71/1,353.27 = 607.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.71x = 1,353.27 × 607.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.71x = 822,693.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,693.43/980.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.88

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