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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.12, 1,467.64 and 393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.12, 1,467.64 and 393.96 is: 590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.12 : 1,467.64 = 393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.12/1,467.64 = 393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.12x = 1,467.64 × 393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.12x = 578,191.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,191.45/979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.52

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