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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.36, 1,470.90 and 518.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.36, 1,470.90 and 518.16 is: 777.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.36 : 1,470.90 = 518.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.36/1,470.90 = 518.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.36x = 1,470.90 × 518.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.36x = 762,161.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,161.54/980.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.43

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