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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.22, 1,341.21 and 579.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.22, 1,341.21 and 579.16 is: 798.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.22 : 1,341.21 = 579.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.22/1,341.21 = 579.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.22x = 1,341.21 × 579.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.22x = 776,775.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,775.18/972.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.97

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