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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.72, 1,470.22 and 655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.72, 1,470.22 and 655.24 is: 983.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.72 : 1,470.22 = 655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.72/1,470.22 = 655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.72x = 1,470.22 × 655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.72x = 963,346.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,346.95/979.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 983.29

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