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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.04, 1,467.83 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.04, 1,467.83 and 613.92 is: 919.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.04 : 1,467.83 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.04/1,467.83 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.04x = 1,467.83 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.04x = 901,127.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,127.12/980.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.48

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