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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.93, 1,353.48 and 582.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.93, 1,353.48 and 582.73 is: 804.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.93 : 1,353.48 = 582.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.93/1,353.48 = 582.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.93x = 1,353.48 × 582.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.93x = 788,713.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,713.40/980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.05

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