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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.99, 1,470.03 and 492.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.99, 1,470.03 and 492.47 is: 738.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.99 : 1,470.03 = 492.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.99/1,470.03 = 492.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.99x = 1,470.03 × 492.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.99x = 723,945.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,945.67/979.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 738.73

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