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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.15, 1,467.42 and 515.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.15, 1,467.42 and 515.64 is: 773.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.15 : 1,467.42 = 515.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.15/1,467.42 = 515.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.15x = 1,467.42 × 515.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.15x = 756,660.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,660.45/978.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.56

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