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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.91, 1,476.66 and 896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.91, 1,476.66 and 896.16 is: 1,349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.91 : 1,476.66 = 896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.91/1,476.66 = 896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.91x = 1,476.66 × 896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.91x = 1,323,332.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,332.52/980.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.09

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