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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.24, 1,468.84 and 394.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.24, 1,468.84 and 394.06 is: 591.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.24 : 1,468.84 = 394.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.24/1,468.84 = 394.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.24x = 1,468.84 × 394.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.24x = 578,811.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,811.09/979.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.08

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