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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.04, 1,341.18 and 579.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.04, 1,341.18 and 579.22 is: 799.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.04 : 1,341.18 = 579.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.04/1,341.18 = 579.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.04x = 1,341.18 × 579.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.04x = 776,838.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,838.28/972.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.18

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