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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.45, 1,467.84 and 492.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.45, 1,467.84 and 492.84 is: 738.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.45 : 1,467.84 = 492.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.45/1,467.84 = 492.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.45x = 1,467.84 × 492.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.45x = 723,402.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,402.93/979.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.58

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