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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.50, 1,351.31 and 717.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.50, 1,351.31 and 717.06 is: 989.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.50 : 1,351.31 = 717.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.50/1,351.31 = 717.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.50x = 1,351.31 × 717.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.50x = 968,970.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,970.35/979.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.25

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