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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,470.60 and 548.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,470.60 and 548.16 is: 821.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,470.60 = 548.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,470.60 = 548.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,470.60 × 548.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 806,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,124.10/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 821.84

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