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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.94, 1,469.14 and 569.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.94, 1,469.14 and 569.04 is: 852.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.94 : 1,469.14 = 569.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.94/1,469.14 = 569.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.94x = 1,469.14 × 569.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.94x = 835,999.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,999.43/980.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.24

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