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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,469.79 and 614.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,469.79 and 614.55 is: 920.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.82 : 1,469.79 = 614.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.82/1,469.79 = 614.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.82x = 1,469.79 × 614.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.82x = 903,259.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,259.44/980.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.92

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