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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,354.11 and 626.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,354.11 and 626.94 is: 865.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,354.11 = 626.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,354.11 = 626.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,354.11 × 626.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 848,945.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,945.72/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.55

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