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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,467.18 and 783.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,467.18 and 783.96 is: 1,173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,467.18 = 783.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,467.18 = 783.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,467.18 × 783.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 1,150,210.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150,210.43/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.73

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