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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,467.38 and 594.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,467.38 and 594.14 is: 889.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,467.38 = 594.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,467.38 = 594.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,467.38 × 594.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 871,823.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,823.30/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.89

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