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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.35, 1,351.11 and 630.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.35, 1,351.11 and 630.24 is: 869.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.35 : 1,351.11 = 630.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.35/1,351.11 = 630.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.35x = 1,351.11 × 630.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.35x = 851,523.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,523.57/979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.48

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