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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.64, 1,341.90 and 579.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.64, 1,341.90 and 579.52 is: 799.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.64 : 1,341.90 = 579.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.64/1,341.90 = 579.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.64x = 1,341.90 × 579.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.64x = 777,657.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,657.89/972.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.53

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