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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.83, 1,469.75 and 518.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.83, 1,469.75 and 518.47 is: 777.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.83 : 1,469.75 = 518.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.83/1,469.75 = 518.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.83x = 1,469.75 × 518.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.83x = 762,015.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,015.02/979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.70

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