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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.83, 1,342.51 and 966.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.83, 1,342.51 and 966.80 is: 1,324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.83 : 1,342.51 = 966.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.83/1,342.51 = 966.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.83x = 1,342.51 × 966.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.83x = 1,297,939.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,939.61/979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,324.66

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