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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.86, 1,354.21 and 608.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.86, 1,354.21 and 608.23 is: 839.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.86 : 1,354.21 = 608.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.86/1,354.21 = 608.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.86x = 1,354.21 × 608.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.86x = 823,671.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,671.15/980.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 839.75

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