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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.69, 1,469.28 and 705.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.69, 1,469.28 and 705.29 is: 1,056.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.69 : 1,469.28 = 705.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.69/1,469.28 = 705.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.69x = 1,469.28 × 705.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.69x = 1,036,268.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,268.49/980.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,056.67

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