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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.23, 1,467.83 and 492.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.23, 1,467.83 and 492.01 is: 737.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.23 : 1,467.83 = 492.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.23/1,467.83 = 492.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.23x = 1,467.83 × 492.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.23x = 722,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,187.04/979.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.51

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