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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.35, 1,352.14 and 648.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.35, 1,352.14 and 648.23 is: 894.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.35 : 1,352.14 = 648.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.35/1,352.14 = 648.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.35x = 1,352.14 × 648.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.35x = 876,489.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,489.33/979.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.97

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