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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.89, 1,469.84 and 568.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.89, 1,469.84 and 568.74 is: 853.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.89 : 1,469.84 = 568.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.89/1,469.84 = 568.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.89x = 1,469.84 × 568.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.89x = 835,953.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835,953.96/979.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.11

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