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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.49, 1,467.50 and 697.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.49, 1,467.50 and 697.64 is: 1,044.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.49 : 1,467.50 = 697.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.49/1,467.50 = 697.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.49x = 1,467.50 × 697.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.49x = 1,023,775.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,775.87/980.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,044.14

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