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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.63, 1,350.20 and 933.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.63, 1,350.20 and 933.49 is: 1,286.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.63 : 1,350.20 = 933.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.63/1,350.20 = 933.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.63x = 1,350.20 × 933.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.63x = 1,260,402.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,260,402.22/979.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,286.61

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