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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,469.34 and 797.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,469.34 and 797.16 is: 1,196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,469.34 = 797.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,469.34 = 797.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,469.34 × 797.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 1,171,299.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,299.07/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.03

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