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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,354.08 and 627.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,354.08 and 627.28 is: 865.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,354.08 = 627.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,354.08 = 627.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,354.08 × 627.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 849,386.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,386.27/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 865.92

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