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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.73, 1,341.75 and 579.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.73, 1,341.75 and 579.43 is: 799.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.73 : 1,341.75 = 579.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.73/1,341.75 = 579.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.73x = 1,341.75 × 579.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.73x = 777,450.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,450.20/972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.25

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