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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.21, 1,471.55 and 804.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.21, 1,471.55 and 804.25 is: 1,208.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.21 : 1,471.55 = 804.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.21/1,471.55 = 804.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.21x = 1,471.55 × 804.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.21x = 1,183,494.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,494.09/979.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,208.62

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