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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.52, 1,471.16 and 518.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.52, 1,471.16 and 518.28 is: 777.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.52 : 1,471.16 = 518.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.52/1,471.16 = 518.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.52x = 1,471.16 × 518.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.52x = 762,472.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,472.80/980.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.62

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