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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.85, 1,353.68 and 561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.85, 1,353.68 and 561.26 is: 774.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.85 : 1,353.68 = 561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.85/1,353.68 = 561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.85x = 1,353.68 × 561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.85x = 759,756.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,756.86/980.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.59

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