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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.16, 1,466.82 and 516.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.16, 1,466.82 and 516.24 is: 773.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.16 : 1,466.82 = 516.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.16/1,466.82 = 516.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.16x = 1,466.82 × 516.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.16x = 757,231.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757,231.16/979.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.35

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