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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.84, 1,468.41 and 763.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.84, 1,468.41 and 763.76 is: 1,143.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.84 : 1,468.41 = 763.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.84/1,468.41 = 763.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.84x = 1,468.41 × 763.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.84x = 1,121,505.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,505.48/980.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.42

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