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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.15, 1,466.21 and 516.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.15, 1,466.21 and 516.45 is: 774.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.15 : 1,466.21 = 516.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.15/1,466.21 = 516.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.15x = 1,466.21 × 516.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.15x = 757,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,221.57/978.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.14

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