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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.80, 1,352.54 and 794.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.80, 1,352.54 and 794.16 is: 1,095.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.80 : 1,352.54 = 794.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.80/1,352.54 = 794.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.80x = 1,352.54 × 794.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.80x = 1,074,133.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074,133.17/980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,095.16

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