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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.60, 1,341.60 and 579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.60, 1,341.60 and 579.54 is: 799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.60 : 1,341.60 = 579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.60/1,341.60 = 579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.60x = 1,341.60 × 579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.60x = 777,510.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,510.86/972.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.41

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