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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,350.29 and 647.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,350.29 and 647.87 is: 893.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,350.29 = 647.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,350.29 = 647.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,350.29 × 647.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 874,802.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,802.39/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.47

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