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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.73, 1,341.78 and 579.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.73, 1,341.78 and 579.67 is: 799.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.73 : 1,341.78 = 579.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.73/1,341.78 = 579.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.73x = 1,341.78 × 579.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.73x = 777,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,789.61/972.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.59

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