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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.76, 1,466.60 and 522.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.76, 1,466.60 and 522.80 is: 782.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.76 : 1,466.60 = 522.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.76/1,466.60 = 522.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.76x = 1,466.60 × 522.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.76x = 766,738.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,738.48/979.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.58

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