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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.62, 1,467.33 and 485.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.62, 1,467.33 and 485.25 is: 726.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.62 : 1,467.33 = 485.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.62/1,467.33 = 485.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.62x = 1,467.33 × 485.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.62x = 712,021.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,021.88/979.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.83

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