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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.75, 1,471.13 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.75, 1,471.13 and 387.83 is: 581.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.75 : 1,471.13 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.75/1,471.13 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.75x = 1,471.13 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.75x = 570,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,548.35/980.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.75

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