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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.92, 1,469.86 and 570.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.92, 1,469.86 and 570.25 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.92 : 1,469.86 = 570.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.92/1,469.86 = 570.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.92x = 1,469.86 × 570.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.92x = 838,187.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838,187.67/980.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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