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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.57, 1,469.69 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.57, 1,469.69 and 613.92 is: 921.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.57 : 1,469.69 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.57/1,469.69 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.57x = 1,469.69 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.57x = 902,280.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902,280.28/979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 921.10

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