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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.74, 1,341.94 and 579.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.74, 1,341.94 and 579.54 is: 799.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.74 : 1,341.94 = 579.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.74/1,341.94 = 579.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.74x = 1,341.94 × 579.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.74x = 777,707.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,707.91/972.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.50

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