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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,469.29 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,469.29 and 394.04 is: 591.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,469.29 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,469.29 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,469.29 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 578,964.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,964.11/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.36

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