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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.83, 1,351.93 and 717.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.83, 1,351.93 and 717.39 is: 989.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.83 : 1,351.93 = 717.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.83/1,351.93 = 717.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.83x = 1,351.93 × 717.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.83x = 969,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,861.06/979.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 989.83

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