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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.48, 1,341.80 and 579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.48, 1,341.80 and 579.26 is: 799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.48 : 1,341.80 = 579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.48/1,341.80 = 579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.48x = 1,341.80 × 579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.48x = 777,251.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,251.07/972.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.25

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