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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.22, 1,467.99 and 362.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.22, 1,467.99 and 362.61 is: 543.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.22 : 1,467.99 = 362.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.22/1,467.99 = 362.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.22x = 1,467.99 × 362.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.22x = 532,307.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 532,307.85/979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.61

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