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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.77, 1,469.69 and 492.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.77, 1,469.69 and 492.56 is: 738.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.77 : 1,469.69 = 492.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.77/1,469.69 = 492.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.77x = 1,469.69 × 492.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.77x = 723,900.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,900.70/979.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.85

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