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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.12, 1,468.86 and 593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.12, 1,468.86 and 593.56 is: 890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.12 : 1,468.86 = 593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.12/1,468.86 = 593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.12x = 1,468.86 × 593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.12x = 871,856.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,856.54/979.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.45

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