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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,353.84 and 588.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,353.84 and 588.08 is: 811.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,353.84 = 588.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,353.84 = 588.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,353.84 × 588.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 796,166.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,166.23/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.64

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