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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,468.86 and 546.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,468.86 and 546.16 is: 819.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,468.86 = 546.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,468.86 = 546.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,468.86 × 546.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 802,232.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,232.58/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 819.24

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