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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,466.40 and 491.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,466.40 and 491.22 is: 735.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,466.40 = 491.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,466.40 = 491.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,466.40 × 491.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 720,325.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,325.01/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 735.76

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