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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.76, 1,471.56 and 364.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.76, 1,471.56 and 364.92 is: 547.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.76 : 1,471.56 = 364.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.76/1,471.56 = 364.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.76x = 1,471.56 × 364.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.76x = 537,001.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,001.68/980.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.54

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