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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.78, 1,352.56 and 630.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.78, 1,352.56 and 630.68 is: 870.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.78 : 1,352.56 = 630.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.78/1,352.56 = 630.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.78x = 1,352.56 × 630.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.78x = 853,032.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,032.54/979.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.64

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