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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.14, 1,467.57 and 545.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.14, 1,467.57 and 545.42 is: 817.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.14 : 1,467.57 = 545.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.14/1,467.57 = 545.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.14x = 1,467.57 × 545.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.14x = 800,442.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,442.03/979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.49

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