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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.55, 1,352.36 and 648.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.55, 1,352.36 and 648.26 is: 894.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.55 : 1,352.36 = 648.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.55/1,352.36 = 648.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.55x = 1,352.36 × 648.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.55x = 876,680.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,680.89/979.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.98

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