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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,354.38 and 795.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,354.38 and 795.28 is: 1,098.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,354.38 = 795.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,354.38 = 795.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,354.38 × 795.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 1,077,111.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077,111.33/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,098.02

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