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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.64, 1,468.34 and 545.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.64, 1,468.34 and 545.72 is: 817.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.64 : 1,468.34 = 545.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.64/1,468.34 = 545.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.64x = 1,468.34 × 545.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.64x = 801,302.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,302.50/979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 817.96

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