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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,467.80 and 591.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,467.80 and 591.18 is: 884.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,467.80 = 591.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,467.80 = 591.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,467.80 × 591.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 867,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,734.00/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.59

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