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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.22, 1,468.46 and 491.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.22, 1,468.46 and 491.94 is: 737.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.22 : 1,468.46 = 491.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.22/1,468.46 = 491.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.22x = 1,468.46 × 491.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.22x = 722,395.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,395.44/979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.72

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