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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.79, 1,467.45 and 492.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.79, 1,467.45 and 492.98 is: 738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.79 : 1,467.45 = 492.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.79/1,467.45 = 492.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.79x = 1,467.45 × 492.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.79x = 723,416.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,416.16/979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.34

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