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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,470.96 and 570.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,470.96 and 570.78 is: 854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,470.96 = 570.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,470.96 = 570.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,470.96 × 570.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 839,594.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,594.55/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.29

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