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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,469.84 and 517.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,469.84 and 517.56 is: 776.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,469.84 = 517.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,469.84 = 517.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,469.84 × 517.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 760,730.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,730.39/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.29

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