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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 982.80, 1,475.80 and 659.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 982.80, 1,475.80 and 659.60 is: 990.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    982.80 : 1,475.80 = 659.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    982.80/1,475.80 = 659.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    982.80x = 1,475.80 × 659.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    982.80x = 973,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,437.68/982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 990.47

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