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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.54, 1,468.77 and 589.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.54, 1,468.77 and 589.30 is: 882.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.54 : 1,468.77 = 589.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.54/1,468.77 = 589.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.54x = 1,468.77 × 589.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.54x = 865,546.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,546.16/980.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.72

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