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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,353.40 and 719.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,353.40 and 719.88 is: 993.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,353.40 = 719.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,353.40 = 719.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,353.40 × 719.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 974,285.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,285.59/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 993.40

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