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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.04, 1,350.08 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.04, 1,350.08 and 647.12 is: 892.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.04 : 1,350.08 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.04/1,350.08 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.04x = 1,350.08 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.04x = 873,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,663.77/979.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.37

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