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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.02, 1,352.03 and 665.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.02, 1,352.03 and 665.69 is: 919.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.02 : 1,352.03 = 665.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.02/1,352.03 = 665.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.02x = 1,352.03 × 665.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.02x = 900,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900,022.76/979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 919.31

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