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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.26, 1,470.56 and 518.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.26, 1,470.56 and 518.42 is: 777.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.26 : 1,470.56 = 518.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.26/1,470.56 = 518.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.26x = 1,470.56 × 518.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.26x = 762,368.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,368.80/980.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.72

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