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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.95, 1,353.33 and 561.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.95, 1,353.33 and 561.22 is: 774.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.95 : 1,353.33 = 561.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.95/1,353.33 = 561.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.95x = 1,353.33 × 561.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.95x = 759,520.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,520.59/980.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.27

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