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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.88, 1,470.76 and 493.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.88, 1,470.76 and 493.32 is: 739.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.88 : 1,470.76 = 493.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.88/1,470.76 = 493.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.88x = 1,470.76 × 493.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.88x = 725,555.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,555.32/980.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.70

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