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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,471.26 and 395.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,471.26 and 395.93 is: 593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,471.26 = 395.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,471.26 = 395.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,471.26 × 395.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 582,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,518.17/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.83

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