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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.92, 1,466.64 and 613.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.92, 1,466.64 and 613.92 is: 918.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.92 : 1,466.64 = 613.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.92/1,466.64 = 613.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.92x = 1,466.64 × 613.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.92x = 900,399.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,399.63/979.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.85

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