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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.77, 1,353.20 and 631.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.77, 1,353.20 and 631.66 is: 871.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.77 : 1,353.20 = 631.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.77/1,353.20 = 631.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.77x = 1,353.20 × 631.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.77x = 854,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,762.31/980.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.52

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