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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.99, 1,353.25 and 607.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.99, 1,353.25 and 607.85 is: 838.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.99 : 1,353.25 = 607.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.99/1,353.25 = 607.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.99x = 1,353.25 × 607.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.99x = 822,573.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,573.01/980.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838.51

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