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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,353.66 and 561.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,353.66 and 561.24 is: 774.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,353.66 = 561.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,353.66 = 561.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,353.66 × 561.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 759,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,728.14/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.51

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