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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.29, 1,470.15 and 546.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.29, 1,470.15 and 546.75 is: 820.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.29 : 1,470.15 = 546.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.29/1,470.15 = 546.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.29x = 1,470.15 × 546.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.29x = 803,804.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,804.51/979.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 820.80

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