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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.75, 1,353.50 and 566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.75, 1,353.50 and 566.75 is: 782.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.75 : 1,353.50 = 566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.75/1,353.50 = 566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.75x = 1,353.50 × 566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.75x = 767,096.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,096.13/980.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.15

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