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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.81, 1,348.82 and 579.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.81, 1,348.82 and 579.33 is: 799.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.81 : 1,348.82 = 579.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.81/1,348.82 = 579.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.81x = 1,348.82 × 579.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.81x = 781,408.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,408.99/977.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.15

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