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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.32, 1,468.08 and 613.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.32, 1,468.08 and 613.26 is: 919.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.32 : 1,468.08 = 613.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.32/1,468.08 = 613.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.32x = 1,468.08 × 613.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.32x = 900,314.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,314.74/979.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.33

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