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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.28, 1,341.76 and 579.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.28, 1,341.76 and 579.53 is: 799.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.28 : 1,341.76 = 579.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.28/1,341.76 = 579.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.28x = 1,341.76 × 579.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.28x = 777,588.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,588.50/972.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.76

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