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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,353.65 and 588.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,353.65 and 588.18 is: 811.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,353.65 = 588.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,353.65 = 588.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,353.65 × 588.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 796,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,189.86/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.66

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