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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.40, 1,349.05 and 579.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.40, 1,349.05 and 579.08 is: 799.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.40 : 1,349.05 = 579.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.40/1,349.05 = 579.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.40x = 1,349.05 × 579.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.40x = 781,207.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,207.87/977.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.27

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