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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.51, 1,470.44 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.51, 1,470.44 and 518.02 is: 776.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.51 : 1,470.44 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.51/1,470.44 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.51x = 1,470.44 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.51x = 761,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,714.95/980.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.86

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