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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,471.44 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,471.44 and 518.67 is: 778.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,471.44 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,471.44 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,471.44 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 763,191.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,191.78/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.07

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