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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.56, 1,469.61 and 872.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.56, 1,469.61 and 872.10 is: 1,308.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.56 : 1,469.61 = 872.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.56/1,469.61 = 872.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.56x = 1,469.61 × 872.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.56x = 1,281,646.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,646.88/979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,308.39

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