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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,466.06 and 701.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,466.06 and 701.10 is: 1,049.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,466.06 = 701.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,466.06 = 701.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,466.06 × 701.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 1,027,851.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,027,851.16/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,049.44

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