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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.54, 1,467.27 and 588.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.54, 1,467.27 and 588.30 is: 881.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.54 : 1,467.27 = 588.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.54/1,467.27 = 588.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.54x = 1,467.27 × 588.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.54x = 863,194.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,194.94/979.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 881.22

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