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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.11, 1,341.40 and 579.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.11, 1,341.40 and 579.06 is: 799.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.11 : 1,341.40 = 579.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.11/1,341.40 = 579.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.11x = 1,341.40 × 579.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.11x = 776,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,751.08/972.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.04

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