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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.34, 1,468.01 and 614.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.34, 1,468.01 and 614.38 is: 920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.34 : 1,468.01 = 614.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.34/1,468.01 = 614.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.34x = 1,468.01 × 614.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.34x = 901,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,910.78/979.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.94

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