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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.12, 1,466.94 and 515.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.12, 1,466.94 and 515.28 is: 772.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.12 : 1,466.94 = 515.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.12/1,466.94 = 515.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.12x = 1,466.94 × 515.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.12x = 755,884.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,884.84/978.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.79

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