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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.55, 1,469.31 and 394.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.55, 1,469.31 and 394.54 is: 591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.55 : 1,469.31 = 394.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.55/1,469.31 = 394.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.55x = 1,469.31 × 394.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.55x = 579,695.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,695.78/979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.80

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