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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.18, 1,469.07 and 656.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.18, 1,469.07 and 656.18 is: 983.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.18 : 1,469.07 = 656.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.18/1,469.07 = 656.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.18x = 1,469.07 × 656.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.18x = 963,974.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,974.35/980.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.47

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