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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,469.95 and 517.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,469.95 and 517.36 is: 776.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,469.95 = 517.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,469.95 = 517.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,469.95 × 517.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 760,495.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,495.25/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.26

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