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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 968.89, 1,449.74 and 579.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 968.89, 1,449.74 and 579.10 is: 866.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    968.89 : 1,449.74 = 579.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    968.89/1,449.74 = 579.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    968.89x = 1,449.74 × 579.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    968.89x = 839,544.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,544.43/968.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 866.51

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