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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,466.22 and 545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,466.22 and 545.40 is: 816.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,466.22 = 545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,466.22 = 545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,466.22 × 545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 799,676.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,676.39/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 816.36

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