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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.43, 1,470.42 and 656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.43, 1,470.42 and 656.24 is: 985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.43 : 1,470.42 = 656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.43/1,470.42 = 656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.43x = 1,470.42 × 656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.43x = 964,941.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,941.07/979.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 985.21

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