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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,469.96 and 569.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,469.96 and 569.76 is: 853.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,469.96 = 569.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,469.96 = 569.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,469.96 × 569.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 837,524.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,524.41/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.85

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