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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.87, 1,353.47 and 587.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.87, 1,353.47 and 587.84 is: 811.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.87 : 1,353.47 = 587.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.87/1,353.47 = 587.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.87x = 1,353.47 × 587.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.87x = 795,620.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,620.87/980.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.14

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