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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.93, 1,352.67 and 731.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.93, 1,352.67 and 731.86 is: 1,009.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.93 : 1,352.67 = 731.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.93/1,352.67 = 731.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.93x = 1,352.67 × 731.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.93x = 989,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,958.94/980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.20

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