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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,351.08 and 684.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,351.08 and 684.36 is: 943.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,351.08 = 684.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,351.08 = 684.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,351.08 × 684.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 924,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,625.11/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 943.92

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