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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.64, 1,466.58 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.64, 1,466.58 and 654.20 is: 979.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.64 : 1,466.58 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.64/1,466.58 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.64x = 1,466.58 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.64x = 959,436.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,436.64/979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.38

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