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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 981.14, 1,472.11 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 981.14, 1,472.11 and 518.80 is: 778.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    981.14 : 1,472.11 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    981.14/1,472.11 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    981.14x = 1,472.11 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    981.14x = 763,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,723.31/981.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.40

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