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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.05, 1,469.56 and 517.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.05, 1,469.56 and 517.45 is: 775.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.05 : 1,469.56 = 517.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.05/1,469.56 = 517.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.05x = 1,469.56 × 517.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.05x = 760,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,421.09/980.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.90

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