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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.64, 1,469.82 and 546.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.64, 1,469.82 and 546.92 is: 819.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.64 : 1,469.82 = 546.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.64/1,469.82 = 546.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.64x = 1,469.82 × 546.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.64x = 803,873.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,873.95/980.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.74

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