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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.64, 1,468.08 and 655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.64, 1,468.08 and 655.20 is: 980.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.64 : 1,468.08 = 655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.64/1,468.08 = 655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.64x = 1,468.08 × 655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.64x = 961,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,886.02/980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.88

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