Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.82, 1,470 and 518.52
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 980.82, 1,470 and 518.52 is: 777.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
980.82 : 1,470 = 518.52 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
980.82/1,470 = 518.52/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
980.82x = 1,470 × 518.52 - Step 4: Simplify right side
980.82x = 762,224.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 762,224.40/980.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777.13
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