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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.80, 1,352.64 and 758.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.80, 1,352.64 and 758.28 is: 1,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.80 : 1,352.64 = 758.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.80/1,352.64 = 758.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.80x = 1,352.64 × 758.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.80x = 1,025,679.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,679.86/979.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,046.83

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