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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,353.27 and 560.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,353.27 and 560.93 is: 773.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,353.27 = 560.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,353.27 = 560.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,353.27 × 560.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 759,089.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,089.74/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.89

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