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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.69, 1,341.83 and 579.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.69, 1,341.83 and 579.44 is: 799.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.69 : 1,341.83 = 579.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.69/1,341.83 = 579.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.69x = 1,341.83 × 579.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.69x = 777,500.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,500.37/972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.33

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