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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.78, 1,467.41 and 567.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.78, 1,467.41 and 567.89 is: 850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.78 : 1,467.41 = 567.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.78/1,467.41 = 567.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.78x = 1,467.41 × 567.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.78x = 833,327.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,327.46/979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.53

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