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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.11, 1,352.07 and 630.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.11, 1,352.07 and 630.39 is: 870.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.11 : 1,352.07 = 630.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.11/1,352.07 = 630.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.11x = 1,352.07 × 630.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.11x = 852,331.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,331.41/979.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.52

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