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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.85, 1,470.58 and 888.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.85, 1,470.58 and 888.59 is: 1,332.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.85 : 1,470.58 = 888.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.85/1,470.58 = 888.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.85x = 1,470.58 × 888.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.85x = 1,306,742.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,742.68/980.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.26

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