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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.88, 1,468.28 and 516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.88, 1,468.28 and 516.25 is: 773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.88 : 1,468.28 = 516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.88/1,468.28 = 516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.88x = 1,468.28 × 516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.88x = 758,001.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,001.92/979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.57

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