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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.03, 1,467.84 and 491.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.03, 1,467.84 and 491.74 is: 737.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.03 : 1,467.84 = 491.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.03/1,467.84 = 491.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.03x = 1,467.84 × 491.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.03x = 721,788.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,788.30/979.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.25

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