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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.95, 1,467.29 and 516.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.95, 1,467.29 and 516.76 is: 773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.95 : 1,467.29 = 516.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.95/1,467.29 = 516.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.95x = 1,467.29 × 516.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.95x = 758,237.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,237.00/979.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.75

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