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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.80, 1,469.78 and 614.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.80, 1,469.78 and 614.56 is: 920.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.80 : 1,469.78 = 614.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.80/1,469.78 = 614.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.80x = 1,469.78 × 614.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.80x = 903,268.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,268.00/980.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.95

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