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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,468.44 and 594

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,468.44 and 594 is: 890.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,468.44 = 594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,468.44 = 594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,468.44 × 594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 872,253.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,253.36/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.45

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