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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,350.96 and 700.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,350.96 and 700.12 is: 965.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,350.96 = 700.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,350.96 = 700.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,350.96 × 700.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 945,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,834.12/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 965.18

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