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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.93, 1,353.74 and 561.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.93, 1,353.74 and 561.38 is: 774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.93 : 1,353.74 = 561.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.93/1,353.74 = 561.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.93x = 1,353.74 × 561.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.93x = 759,952.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,952.99/980.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.73

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