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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.77, 1,341.19 and 579.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.77, 1,341.19 and 579.02 is: 799.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.77 : 1,341.19 = 579.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.77/1,341.19 = 579.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.77x = 1,341.19 × 579.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.77x = 776,575.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,575.83/971.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.14

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