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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.54, 1,469.62 and 540.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.54, 1,469.62 and 540.63 is: 811.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.54 : 1,469.62 = 540.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.54/1,469.62 = 540.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.54x = 1,469.62 × 540.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.54x = 794,520.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,520.66/979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 811.12

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