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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.37, 1,467.13 and 567.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.37, 1,467.13 and 567.64 is: 850.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.37 : 1,467.13 = 567.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.37/1,467.13 = 567.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.37x = 1,467.13 × 567.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.37x = 832,796.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,796.24/979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.34

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