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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.88, 1,467.04 and 654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.88, 1,467.04 and 654.60 is: 980.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.88 : 1,467.04 = 654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.88/1,467.04 = 654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.88x = 1,467.04 × 654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.88x = 960,324.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,324.38/979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 980.04

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