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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.01, 1,468.85 and 613.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.01, 1,468.85 and 613.36 is: 920.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.01 : 1,468.85 = 613.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.01/1,468.85 = 613.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.01x = 1,468.85 × 613.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.01x = 900,936.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,936.06/979.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.25

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