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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.77, 1,467.33 and 516.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.77, 1,467.33 and 516.66 is: 774.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.77 : 1,467.33 = 516.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.77/1,467.33 = 516.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.77x = 1,467.33 × 516.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.77x = 758,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,110.72/978.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.56

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