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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,464.12 and 797.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,464.12 and 797.31 is: 1,191.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,464.12 = 797.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,464.12 = 797.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,464.12 × 797.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 1,167,357.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,357.52/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.55

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