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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,470.90 and 493.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,470.90 and 493.56 is: 740.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,470.90 = 493.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,470.90 = 493.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,470.90 × 493.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 725,977.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,977.40/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 740.22

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