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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,467.32 and 517.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,467.32 and 517.19 is: 774.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,467.32 = 517.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,467.32 = 517.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,467.32 × 517.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 758,873.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,873.31/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.82

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