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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.10, 1,464.01 and 515.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.10, 1,464.01 and 515.23 is: 771.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.10 : 1,464.01 = 515.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.10/1,464.01 = 515.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.10x = 1,464.01 × 515.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.10x = 754,301.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,301.87/978.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.19

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