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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 978.96, 1,349.58 and 699.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 978.96, 1,349.58 and 699.12 is: 963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    978.96 : 1,349.58 = 699.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    978.96/1,349.58 = 699.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    978.96x = 1,349.58 × 699.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    978.96x = 943,518.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,518.37/978.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 963.80

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