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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.97, 1,353.73 and 607.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.97, 1,353.73 and 607.88 is: 838.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.97 : 1,353.73 = 607.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.97/1,353.73 = 607.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.97x = 1,353.73 × 607.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.97x = 822,905.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,905.39/980.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.87

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