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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.22, 1,469.53 and 393.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.22, 1,469.53 and 393.88 is: 591.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.22 : 1,469.53 = 393.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.22/1,469.53 = 393.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.22x = 1,469.53 × 393.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.22x = 578,818.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,818.48/979.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.10

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