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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.83, 1,470.11 and 590.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.83, 1,470.11 and 590.10 is: 885.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.83 : 1,470.11 = 590.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.83/1,470.11 = 590.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.83x = 1,470.11 × 590.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.83x = 867,508.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,508.96/979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.37

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