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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,468.32 and 517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,468.32 and 517.24 is: 774.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,468.32 = 517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,468.32 = 517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,468.32 × 517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 759,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,473.84/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.85

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