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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.91, 1,352.00 and 630.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.91, 1,352.00 and 630.80 is: 870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.91 : 1,352.00 = 630.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.91/1,352.00 = 630.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.91x = 1,352.00 × 630.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.91x = 852,831.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,831.69/979.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 870.32

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