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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.95, 1,468.78 and 517.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.95, 1,468.78 and 517.76 is: 775.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.95 : 1,468.78 = 517.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.95/1,468.78 = 517.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.95x = 1,468.78 × 517.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.95x = 760,475.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,475.53/980.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.24

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