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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.07, 1,471.01 and 518.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.07, 1,471.01 and 518.19 is: 777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.07 : 1,471.01 = 518.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.07/1,471.01 = 518.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.07x = 1,471.01 × 518.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.07x = 762,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,260.08/980.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.76

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