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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,467.45 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,467.45 and 545.40 is: 817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,467.45 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,467.45 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,467.45 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 800,347.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,347.23/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.50

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