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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.79, 1,468.42 and 568.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.79, 1,468.42 and 568.71 is: 852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.79 : 1,468.42 = 568.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.79/1,468.42 = 568.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.79x = 1,468.42 × 568.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.79x = 835,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,103.72/979.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.33

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