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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.65, 1,467.99 and 492.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.65, 1,467.99 and 492.03 is: 737.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.65 : 1,467.99 = 492.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.65/1,467.99 = 492.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.65x = 1,467.99 × 492.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.65x = 722,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,295.12/979.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 737.30

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