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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.11, 1,470.17 and 572.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.11, 1,470.17 and 572.10 is: 858.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.11 : 1,470.17 = 572.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.11/1,470.17 = 572.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.11x = 1,470.17 × 572.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.11x = 841,084.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,084.26/980.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.15

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