Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979, 1,351.74 and 667.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 979, 1,351.74 and 667.96 is: 922.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
979 : 1,351.74 = 667.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
979/1,351.74 = 667.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
979x = 1,351.74 × 667.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
979x = 902,908.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 902,908.25/979 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922.28
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