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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,353.71 and 587.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,353.71 and 587.96 is: 811.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,353.71 = 587.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,353.71 = 587.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,353.71 × 587.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 795,927.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,927.11/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.42

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