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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.81, 1,353.64 and 566.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.81, 1,353.64 and 566.81 is: 782.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.81 : 1,353.64 = 566.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.81/1,353.64 = 566.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.81x = 1,353.64 × 566.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.81x = 767,260.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,260.78/980.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.27

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