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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.10, 1,350.77 and 629.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.10, 1,350.77 and 629.99 is: 869.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.10 : 1,350.77 = 629.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.10/1,350.77 = 629.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.10x = 1,350.77 × 629.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.10x = 850,961.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,961.69/979.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.13

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