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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.52, 1,352.24 and 666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.52, 1,352.24 and 666.44 is: 920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.52 : 1,352.24 = 666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.52/1,352.24 = 666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.52x = 1,352.24 × 666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.52x = 901,186.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 901,186.83/979.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 920.03

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