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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.28, 1,469.16 and 541.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.28, 1,469.16 and 541.08 is: 810.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.28 : 1,469.16 = 541.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.28/1,469.16 = 541.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.28x = 1,469.16 × 541.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.28x = 794,933.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,933.09/980.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 810.92

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