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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,469.12 and 609.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,469.12 and 609.90 is: 914.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,469.12 = 609.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,469.12 = 609.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,469.12 × 609.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 896,016.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,016.29/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 914.21

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