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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.30, 1,349.44 and 804.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.30, 1,349.44 and 804.34 is: 1,108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.30 : 1,349.44 = 804.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.30/1,349.44 = 804.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.30x = 1,349.44 × 804.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.30x = 1,085,408.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085,408.57/979.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.35

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