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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.10, 1,470.42 and 547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.10, 1,470.42 and 547.56 is: 821.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.10 : 1,470.42 = 547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.10/1,470.42 = 547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.10x = 1,470.42 × 547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.10x = 805,143.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,143.18/980.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.49

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