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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.13, 1,469.10 and 546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.13, 1,469.10 and 546.19 is: 819.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.13 : 1,469.10 = 546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.13/1,469.10 = 546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.13x = 1,469.10 × 546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.13x = 802,406.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,406.10/979.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.51

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