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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.14, 1,469.32 and 517.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.14, 1,469.32 and 517.26 is: 776.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.14 : 1,469.32 = 517.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.14/1,469.32 = 517.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.14x = 1,469.32 × 517.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.14x = 760,020.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,020.46/979.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.21

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