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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,468.53 and 704.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,468.53 and 704.79 is: 1,055.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,468.53 = 704.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,468.53 = 704.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,468.53 × 704.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 1,035,005.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,035,005.26/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,055.92

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