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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.79, 1,354.68 and 733.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.79, 1,354.68 and 733.21 is: 1,012.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.79 : 1,354.68 = 733.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.79/1,354.68 = 733.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.79x = 1,354.68 × 733.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.79x = 993,259.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 993,259.98/980.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,012.72

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