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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.36, 1,469.60 and 492.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.36, 1,469.60 and 492.94 is: 738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.36 : 1,469.60 = 492.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.36/1,469.60 = 492.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.36x = 1,469.60 × 492.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.36x = 724,424.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,424.62/980.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.94

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