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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.92, 1,468.38 and 614.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.92, 1,468.38 and 614.44 is: 919.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.92 : 1,468.38 = 614.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.92/1,468.38 = 614.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.92x = 1,468.38 × 614.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.92x = 902,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,231.41/980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.78

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