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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.38, 1,469.68 and 517.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.38, 1,469.68 and 517.50 is: 776.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.38 : 1,469.68 = 517.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.38/1,469.68 = 517.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.38x = 1,469.68 × 517.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.38x = 760,558.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,558.11/979.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.57

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