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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.10, 1,466.22 and 925.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.10, 1,466.22 and 925.64 is: 1,386.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.10 : 1,466.22 = 925.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.10/1,466.22 = 925.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.10x = 1,466.22 × 925.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.10x = 1,357,191.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,191.88/979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,386.16

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