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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.72, 1,353.39 and 587.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.72, 1,353.39 and 587.97 is: 811.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.72 : 1,353.39 = 587.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.72/1,353.39 = 587.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.72x = 1,353.39 × 587.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.72x = 795,753.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,753.82/980.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.40

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