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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.78, 1,346.09 and 897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.78, 1,346.09 and 897.35 is: 1,231.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.78 : 1,346.09 = 897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.78/1,346.09 = 897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.78x = 1,346.09 × 897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.78x = 1,207,902.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,207,902.64/980.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.58

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