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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.99, 1,353.74 and 631.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.99, 1,353.74 and 631.67 is: 871.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.99 : 1,353.74 = 631.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.99/1,353.74 = 631.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.99x = 1,353.74 × 631.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.99x = 855,116.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,116.95/980.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.69

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