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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,466.82 and 593.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,466.82 and 593.76 is: 889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,466.82 = 593.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,466.82 = 593.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,466.82 × 593.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 870,939.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,939.04/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.33

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