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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.80, 1,351.80 and 630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.80, 1,351.80 and 630.72 is: 870.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.80 : 1,351.80 = 630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.80/1,351.80 = 630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.80x = 1,351.80 × 630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.80x = 852,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,607.30/979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.19

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