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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.16, 1,469.78 and 569.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.16, 1,469.78 and 569.42 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.16 : 1,469.78 = 569.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.16/1,469.78 = 569.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.16x = 1,469.78 × 569.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.16x = 836,911.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,911.93/980.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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