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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.47, 1,469.61 and 517.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.47, 1,469.61 and 517.77 is: 776.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.47 : 1,469.61 = 517.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.47/1,469.61 = 517.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.47x = 1,469.61 × 517.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.47x = 760,919.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,919.97/979.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.87

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