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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.10, 1,341.51 and 579.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.10, 1,341.51 and 579.14 is: 799.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.10 : 1,341.51 = 579.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.10/1,341.51 = 579.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.10x = 1,341.51 × 579.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.10x = 776,922.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,922.10/972.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.22

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