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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.80, 1,353.40 and 561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.80, 1,353.40 and 561.27 is: 774.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.80 : 1,353.40 = 561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.80/1,353.40 = 561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.80x = 1,353.40 × 561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.80x = 759,620.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,620.46/980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.49

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