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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.07, 1,351.33 and 647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.07, 1,351.33 and 647.54 is: 893.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.07 : 1,351.33 = 647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.07/1,351.33 = 647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.07x = 1,351.33 × 647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.07x = 875,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,040.23/979.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.75

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