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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.02, 1,467.44 and 515.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.02, 1,467.44 and 515.69 is: 773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.02 : 1,467.44 = 515.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.02/1,467.44 = 515.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.02x = 1,467.44 × 515.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.02x = 756,744.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,744.13/978.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.75

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