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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.79, 1,467.53 and 516.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.79, 1,467.53 and 516.08 is: 773.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.79 : 1,467.53 = 516.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.79/1,467.53 = 516.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.79x = 1,467.53 × 516.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.79x = 757,362.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,362.88/978.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.77

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