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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.40, 1,468.71 and 546.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.40, 1,468.71 and 546.24 is: 818.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.40 : 1,468.71 = 546.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.40/1,468.71 = 546.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.40x = 1,468.71 × 546.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.40x = 802,268.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,268.15/980.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818.31

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