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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.84, 1,353.29 and 631.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.84, 1,353.29 and 631.73 is: 871.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.84 : 1,353.29 = 631.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.84/1,353.29 = 631.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.84x = 1,353.29 × 631.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.84x = 854,903.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,903.97/980.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.61

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