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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.44, 1,341.76 and 579.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.44, 1,341.76 and 579.56 is: 799.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.44 : 1,341.76 = 579.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.44/1,341.76 = 579.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.44x = 1,341.76 × 579.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.44x = 777,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,630.43/972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.67

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