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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.56, 1,469.94 and 595

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.56, 1,469.94 and 595 is: 891.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.56 : 1,469.94 = 595 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.56/1,469.94 = 595/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.56x = 1,469.94 × 595
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.56x = 874,614.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,614.30/980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.95

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