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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.66, 1,470.57 and 690.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.66, 1,470.57 and 690.22 is: 1,036.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.66 : 1,470.57 = 690.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.66/1,470.57 = 690.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.66x = 1,470.57 × 690.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.66x = 1,015,016.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,016.83/979.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,036.09

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