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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.64, 1,351.64 and 630.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.64, 1,351.64 and 630.54 is: 869.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.64 : 1,351.64 = 630.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.64/1,351.64 = 630.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.64x = 1,351.64 × 630.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.64x = 852,263.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,263.09/979.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 869.98

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