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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.78, 1,351.82 and 630.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.78, 1,351.82 and 630.67 is: 870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.78 : 1,351.82 = 630.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.78/1,351.82 = 630.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.78x = 1,351.82 × 630.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.78x = 852,545.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,545.56/979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.14

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