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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.31, 1,469.07 and 394.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.31, 1,469.07 and 394.52 is: 591.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.31 : 1,469.07 = 394.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.31/1,469.07 = 394.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.31x = 1,469.07 × 394.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.31x = 579,570.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,570.15/979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.81

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