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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.33, 1,470.86 and 590.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.33, 1,470.86 and 590.60 is: 886.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.33 : 1,470.86 = 590.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.33/1,470.86 = 590.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.33x = 1,470.86 × 590.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.33x = 868,686.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,686.96/980.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.12

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