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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.52, 1,469.70 and 546.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.52, 1,469.70 and 546.90 is: 819.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.52 : 1,469.70 = 546.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.52/1,469.70 = 546.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.52x = 1,469.70 × 546.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.52x = 803,778.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,778.93/980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.75

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