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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.19, 1,470.96 and 651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.19, 1,470.96 and 651.06 is: 977.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.19 : 1,470.96 = 651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.19/1,470.96 = 651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.19x = 1,470.96 × 651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.19x = 957,683.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,683.22/980.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.04

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