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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.36, 1,341.72 and 579.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.36, 1,341.72 and 579.42 is: 799.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.36 : 1,341.72 = 579.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.36/1,341.72 = 579.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.36x = 1,341.72 × 579.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.36x = 777,419.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,419.40/972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.52

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