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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.85, 1,349.43 and 579.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.85, 1,349.43 and 579.51 is: 799.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.85 : 1,349.43 = 579.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.85/1,349.43 = 579.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.85x = 1,349.43 × 579.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.85x = 782,008.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,008.18/977.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.72

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