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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.70, 1,468.68 and 589.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.70, 1,468.68 and 589.82 is: 884.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.70 : 1,468.68 = 589.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.70/1,468.68 = 589.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.70x = 1,468.68 × 589.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.70x = 866,256.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,256.84/979.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 884.21

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