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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,469.68 and 569.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,469.68 and 569.36 is: 853.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,469.68 = 569.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,469.68 = 569.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,469.68 × 569.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 836,779.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,779.26/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.77

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