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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.83, 1,353.68 and 632.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.83, 1,353.68 and 632.53 is: 872.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.83 : 1,353.68 = 632.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.83/1,353.68 = 632.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.83x = 1,353.68 × 632.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.83x = 856,243.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,243.21/980.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.98

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