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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 980.96, 1,472.28 and 865.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 980.96, 1,472.28 and 865.69 is: 1,299.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    980.96 : 1,472.28 = 865.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    980.96/1,472.28 = 865.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    980.96x = 1,472.28 × 865.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    980.96x = 1,274,531.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,274,531.15/980.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.27

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