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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.86, 1,467.36 and 567.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.86, 1,467.36 and 567.98 is: 850.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.86 : 1,467.36 = 567.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.86/1,467.36 = 567.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.86x = 1,467.36 × 567.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.86x = 833,423.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,423.80/979.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.55

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