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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.09, 1,465.79 and 762.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.09, 1,465.79 and 762.01 is: 1,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.09 : 1,465.79 = 762.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.09/1,465.79 = 762.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.09x = 1,465.79 × 762.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.09x = 1,116,946.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,946.64/979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.80

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