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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.31, 1,350.20 and 714.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.31, 1,350.20 and 714.14 is: 984.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.31 : 1,350.20 = 714.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.31/1,350.20 = 714.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.31x = 1,350.20 × 714.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.31x = 964,221.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,221.51/979.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.60

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