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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.43, 1,348.95 and 579.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.43, 1,348.95 and 579.24 is: 799.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.43 : 1,348.95 = 579.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.43/1,348.95 = 579.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.43x = 1,348.95 × 579.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.43x = 781,365.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,365.80/977.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.41

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