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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.78, 1,468.39 and 747.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.78, 1,468.39 and 747.82 is: 1,120.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.78 : 1,468.39 = 747.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.78/1,468.39 = 747.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.78x = 1,468.39 × 747.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.78x = 1,098,091.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,091.41/979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.75

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