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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.77, 1,468.83 and 517.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.77, 1,468.83 and 517.66 is: 776.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.77 : 1,468.83 = 517.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.77/1,468.83 = 517.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.77x = 1,468.83 × 517.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.77x = 760,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,354.54/979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.05

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