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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.28, 1,341.68 and 579.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.28, 1,341.68 and 579.23 is: 799.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.28 : 1,341.68 = 579.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.28/1,341.68 = 579.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.28x = 1,341.68 × 579.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.28x = 777,134.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,134.60/972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.30

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