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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.96, 1,467.87 and 670.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.96, 1,467.87 and 670.36 is: 1,004.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.96 : 1,467.87 = 670.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.96/1,467.87 = 670.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.96x = 1,467.87 × 670.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.96x = 984,001.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,001.33/979.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.12

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