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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.80, 1,353.28 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.80, 1,353.28 and 561.08 is: 774.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.80 : 1,353.28 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.80/1,353.28 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.80x = 1,353.28 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.80x = 759,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,298.34/980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.16

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