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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.59, 1,468.04 and 763.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.59, 1,468.04 and 763.51 is: 1,143.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.59 : 1,468.04 = 763.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.59/1,468.04 = 763.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.59x = 1,468.04 × 763.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.59x = 1,120,852.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120,852.06/980.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.04

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