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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.93, 1,349.28 and 579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.93, 1,349.28 and 579.60 is: 799.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.93 : 1,349.28 = 579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.93/1,349.28 = 579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.93x = 1,349.28 × 579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.93x = 782,042.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,042.69/977.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.70

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