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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.09, 1,467.53 and 515.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.09, 1,467.53 and 515.87 is: 773.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.09 : 1,467.53 = 515.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.09/1,467.53 = 515.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.09x = 1,467.53 × 515.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.09x = 757,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,054.70/979.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.22

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