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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.39, 1,467.51 and 720.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.39, 1,467.51 and 720.01 is: 1,078.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.39 : 1,467.51 = 720.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.39/1,467.51 = 720.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.39x = 1,467.51 × 720.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.39x = 1,056,621.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,621.88/979.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,078.86

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