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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.93, 1,341.89 and 579.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.93, 1,341.89 and 579.87 is: 799.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.93 : 1,341.89 = 579.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.93/1,341.89 = 579.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.93x = 1,341.89 × 579.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.93x = 778,118.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,118.85/972.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.77

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