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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,351.08 and 668.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,351.08 and 668.52 is: 922.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,351.08 = 668.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,351.08 = 668.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,351.08 × 668.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 903,224.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,224.00/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 922.58

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