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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.63, 1,471.28 and 548.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.63, 1,471.28 and 548.09 is: 822.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.63 : 1,471.28 = 548.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.63/1,471.28 = 548.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.63x = 1,471.28 × 548.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.63x = 806,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,383.76/980.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 822.32

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