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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.08, 1,350.54 and 629.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.08, 1,350.54 and 629.64 is: 868.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.08 : 1,350.54 = 629.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.08/1,350.54 = 629.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.08x = 1,350.54 × 629.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.08x = 850,354.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,354.01/979.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 868.52

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