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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.24, 1,471.32 and 548.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.24, 1,471.32 and 548.24 is: 822.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.24 : 1,471.32 = 548.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.24/1,471.32 = 548.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.24x = 1,471.32 × 548.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.24x = 806,636.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,636.48/980.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.90

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