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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.84, 1,471.24 and 590.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.84, 1,471.24 and 590.96 is: 886.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.84 : 1,471.24 = 590.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.84/1,471.24 = 590.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.84x = 1,471.24 × 590.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.84x = 869,443.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,443.99/980.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 886.43

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