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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.70, 1,342.34 and 579.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.70, 1,342.34 and 579.76 is: 800.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.70 : 1,342.34 = 579.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.70/1,342.34 = 579.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.70x = 1,342.34 × 579.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.70x = 778,232.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,232.14/972.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.07

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