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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.20, 1,468.62 and 589.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.20, 1,468.62 and 589.96 is: 883.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.20 : 1,468.62 = 589.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.20/1,468.62 = 589.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.20x = 1,468.62 × 589.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.20x = 866,427.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,427.06/980.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.93

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