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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,352.91 and 714.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,352.91 and 714.82 is: 986.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,352.91 = 714.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,352.91 = 714.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,352.91 × 714.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 967,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,087.13/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 986.86

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