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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.58, 1,467.48 and 848.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.58, 1,467.48 and 848.21 is: 1,270.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.58 : 1,467.48 = 848.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.58/1,467.48 = 848.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.58x = 1,467.48 × 848.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.58x = 1,244,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,723.87/979.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.68

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