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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.05, 1,470.07 and 615.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.05, 1,470.07 and 615.09 is: 922.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.05 : 1,470.07 = 615.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.05/1,470.07 = 615.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.05x = 1,470.07 × 615.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.05x = 904,233.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,233.37/980.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.64

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