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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.20, 1,466.88 and 545.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.20, 1,466.88 and 545.76 is: 817.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.20 : 1,466.88 = 545.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.20/1,466.88 = 545.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.20x = 1,466.88 × 545.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.20x = 800,564.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,564.43/979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.57

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