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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,469.88 and 764.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,469.88 and 764.88 is: 1,146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,469.88 = 764.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,469.88 = 764.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,469.88 × 764.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 1,124,281.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,281.81/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.20

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