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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.86, 1,353.84 and 607.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.86, 1,353.84 and 607.62 is: 838.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.86 : 1,353.84 = 607.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.86/1,353.84 = 607.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.86x = 1,353.84 × 607.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.86x = 822,620.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,620.26/980.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.67

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