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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.81, 1,471.47 and 494.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.81, 1,471.47 and 494.13 is: 741.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.81 : 1,471.47 = 494.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.81/1,471.47 = 494.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.81x = 1,471.47 × 494.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.81x = 727,097.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 727,097.47/980.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.33

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