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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979, 1,468.86 and 516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979, 1,468.86 and 516.76 is: 775.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979 : 1,468.86 = 516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979/1,468.86 = 516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979x = 1,468.86 × 516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979x = 759,048.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,048.09/979
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.33

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