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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.37, 1,351.41 and 700.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.37, 1,351.41 and 700.17 is: 966.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.37 : 1,351.41 = 700.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.37/1,351.41 = 700.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.37x = 1,351.41 × 700.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.37x = 946,216.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,216.74/979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.15

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