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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.34, 1,467.66 and 763.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.34, 1,467.66 and 763.26 is: 1,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.34 : 1,467.66 = 763.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.34/1,467.66 = 763.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.34x = 1,467.66 × 763.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.34x = 1,120,198.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,198.83/980.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.67

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