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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.48, 1,350.03 and 684.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.48, 1,350.03 and 684.24 is: 943.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.48 : 1,350.03 = 684.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.48/1,350.03 = 684.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.48x = 1,350.03 × 684.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.48x = 923,744.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,744.53/979.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.10

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