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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,353.59 and 561.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,353.59 and 561.25 is: 774.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,353.59 = 561.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,353.59 = 561.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,353.59 × 561.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 759,699.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,699.58/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.55

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