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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.28, 1,468.31 and 516.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.28, 1,468.31 and 516.77 is: 774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.28 : 1,468.31 = 516.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.28/1,468.31 = 516.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.28x = 1,468.31 × 516.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.28x = 758,778.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,778.56/979.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.83

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