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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.13, 1,341.60 and 579.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.13, 1,341.60 and 579.55 is: 799.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.13 : 1,341.60 = 579.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.13/1,341.60 = 579.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.13x = 1,341.60 × 579.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.13x = 777,524.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,524.28/972.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.82

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