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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.46, 1,341.87 and 579.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.46, 1,341.87 and 579.19 is: 799.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.46 : 1,341.87 = 579.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.46/1,341.87 = 579.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.46x = 1,341.87 × 579.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.46x = 777,197.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,197.69/972.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.21

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