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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.44, 1,470.60 and 594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.44, 1,470.60 and 594.96 is: 893.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.44 : 1,470.60 = 594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.44/1,470.60 = 594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.44x = 1,470.60 × 594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.44x = 874,948.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,948.18/979.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.31

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