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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.52, 1,469.76 and 518.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.52, 1,469.76 and 518.01 is: 776.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.52 : 1,469.76 = 518.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.52/1,469.76 = 518.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.52x = 1,469.76 × 518.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.52x = 761,350.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,350.38/980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.48

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